Overview
Forensic Vehicle Examiner Jobs in Dorchester, England, United Kingdom at Devon and Cornwall Police
Title: Forensic Vehicle Examiner
Company: Devon and Cornwall Police
Location: Dorchester, England, United Kingdom
Salary £38,169 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £42,612 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension
Location: Dorchester Police Station
Type of employment: Permanent
Closing Date: 01/07/2026, 12:00
Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join our small team of specialist Forensic Vehicle Examiners (FVEs) based in Dorchester.
The role involves forensically examining vehicles, often damaged from their involvement in collisions, and identifying defects. The examinations are undertaken at vehicle recovery garages in the county of Dorset and occasionally in neighbouring counties and occasionally at collision scenes if directed. The wider area potentially covered includes Devon & Cornwall, as the Forensic Collision Investigation Unit (FCIU) is part of the strategic Alliance, spanning all three counties.
Some of the incidents being investigated may be of a distressing or unpleasant nature and, because of this, welfare counselling is offered to post holders.
Following the examination work there is a requirement to produce reports and statements using the evidence obtained during examinations, in accordance with unit standard operating procedures and the Forensic Science Regulator codes. Full details of the Principal responsibilities can be found in the role profile.
There may be an opportunity in the future to increase the hours contracted, if other posts become available in the team.
Want to know more about this role?
Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to the vacancy on our website for further information about the role including the role profile. For a conversation regarding the role, once you have viewed the full details on our website, please contact:
Hiring Line Manager: Christopher Rennie
Email Address: [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: Should you decide to apply for this role, when you are asked to state how you found out about this vacancy, please remember to select LinkedIn.
What you get if you join us:
If you work for us, you will get access to:
- A competitive salary with yearly increments.
- Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
- Company sick pay.
- Competitive local government pension scheme.
- Job related equipment supplied, as required.
- Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
- Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
- Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
- Development and training opportunities available.
- Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
- Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
- Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).
