Maintenance Operative

Job Location	Follingsby
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	21,354 per annum, pro-rata
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time or part-time

Job Description

Vacancy Type - Police StaffArea Command / Department - Business ServicesLocation - GatesheadContract Type - PermanentHours - Reduced HoursPart Time (22.5 hours) 3 days per weekThe newly updated salary for this role is £21,354 rising to £21,528 in September 2023 based on full time hoursA career at Northumbria Police is like no other. We are passionate about where we live and what we do, we deliver exceptional support to our communities and we work together to make our local area a safer place for us all. Every single personat Northumbria Police is valued for their amazing contribution - and we are all part of something truly special. We are excited to be recruiting a Maintenance Operative based at our Southwick site. This role is perfect for you if you thrive on variety and love using an array of skills to identify and solve minor maintenance issues. On a weekly basis youll beconducting maintenance checks, Health and Safety Inspections and basic vehicle maintenance. Youll be working across multiple sites, in and around our local force area. If you are looking to be part of a motivated team within a multifaceted organisation, thiscould be the job for you. Youll need to be enthusiastic and inquisitive with a can-do attitude - although youll be supported through training and be part of a wider team, youll need to be comfortable working alone and able to manage your own time effectively. This is an excitingrole where youll get to work in a busy police station supporting colleagues by providing a safe and functional environment.What will I be doing

Overseeing the maintenance of various stations and ensuring building repairs are dealt with in the appropriate manner.
Ensuring that police vehicles are checked, maintained and suitable for operational purpose.
You will also be involved in record and document production- including use of email, manual and electronic filing systems.
Engaging with internal and external customers face to face and via the telephone, maintaining positive relationships with customers and your team.
Driving police vehicles to other locations for repairs and maintenance.

What essentials do I need

A maintenance background or experience of conducting basic repair work.
You must hold a full UK driving licence for category B vehicles as well as a minimum of 12 months driving experience.
Excellent communication skills are essential as youll be working with internal and external customers.
Be flexible with work location and be prepared to work at various locations if required.
Its essential that you have a reasonable level of fitness for this role.

We will provide mandatory training required for this role.In return for your dedication and experience, we offer 24 days leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 29 days for 5 years+ service. We support our people inside and out of work - offering a very competitive pension scheme, childcare vouchers, anddiscounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card. And to take care of your physical and mental well-being, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations. We offer a competitive hourly rate and you will be provided with a police staff uniform.For further details please see the role definition on our careers site.Vetting level: Recruitment Vetting (RV) Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references.Please note this is a newly published pay banding subject to consultation at Northumbria Police.All staff including those appointed on fixed term contracts must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to apply for a Northumbria Police vacancy.Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy andmaternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone.

Keyskills :
Building Maintenance

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