Vehicle Maintenance Volunteer

Sussex Police; Guildford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local police force in the UK is seeking vehicle maintenance volunteers to assist in maintaining and presenting police vehicles to a professional standard. Responsibilities include cleaning vehicles, updating inventories, and reporting issues to supervisors. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a full current driving licence are essential requirements. Volunteers will gain hands-on experience in policing and join a supportive team, making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Reimbursement of travel expenses

Access to mental well-being resources

Discounts for everyday spending

On-site gyms and sports clubs

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in vehicle maintenance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning and maintaining police vehicles to ensure professional standards.
• Update inventories and maintain vehicle equipment kits.
• Report any damage or issues with vehicles to a supervisor.
• Move vehicles when necessary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Team-working skills

Initiative

Education

Full current driving licence

D1 and C1 category (desirable)

Job description

Vehicle maintenance volunteers will assist in ensuring that police vehicles are maintained, equipped and presented to a professional standard.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

Volunteers will be involved in a number of tasks including:

• Cleaning and undertaking basic maintenance checks on police vehicles (e.g. oil, tyre pressure etc.) which will supplement the system of checks that are already in place
• Updating inventories of vehicle equipment and maintaining the vehicle kit to the required standards
• Reporting any damage and/or loss of vehicle equipment
• Highlighting any issues with vehicles to the attention of a supervisor
• Moving vehicles from one location to another (occasionally)

Skills & Experience

Volunteers should demonstrate strong attention to detail and possess good communication skills. They will be asked to work independently as well as with others so initiative and team-working skills will be important.

Volunteers will need to hold a full current driving licence. It would be desirable if this licence included the D1 category as well as C1, but this is not essential. Previous experience of vehicle maintenance would be advantageous but again is not essential.

Why Volunteer With Us?

We take pride in looking after our volunteers, through volunteering you will have the opportunity to:

• Experience policing first-hand
• Meet new people and teams
• Learn and develop your skills

We will reimburse any travel expenses you may incur whilst volunteering and we have recognition schemes in place for us to formally show our appreciation for your service.

As a police support volunteer you will have access to financial and mental well-being guidance and support, discounts for everyday spend, our on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs. Volunteering with us will also allow you to apply for other voluntary and paid positions within the Force.

Further Information

Line Management

Volunteers will be supervised by the Police Sergeant within the Volunteering Team

Location

Volunteers will be based within the Volunteering Team at Surrey Police Headquarters

Minimum Commitment

Volunteers will be asked to commit two to three hours per week.

All applicants who wish to volunteer or work within Surrey Police are subject to a security check (known as vetting). Successful applicants for this volunteer position will be vetted to the level required to access relevant information and ICT systems within Surrey Police.

Training

Volunteers will be provided with an introduction to Surrey Police and a local induction. In addition, volunteers will need to complete the relevant police driving assessment to enable them to move police vehicles.

Volunteers will be supported by the police officers and staff within the Volunteering Team

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here .

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider [e-mail] your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

Reference number SYSX VOL00417

Date posted 08/12/2025