Location: Based at the Portsmouth Police Investigation Centre Station, covering the East area
Hours: 37.00 hours per week
Contract: Full-time and permanent
Salary: Scale 4 (£26,106.00 – £28,653.00 per annum)
Closing Date: 05 May 2025
Interviews will take place on 20 May 2025
Job Description
The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) supports the Police and Crime Commissioner serving Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The OPCC provides a link between Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIOWC) and the communities they serve through setting the budget and holding the Chief Constable to account in the delivery of an efficient and effective service.
The main function of the OPCC’s Facilities Management (FM) team is to maintain all Police estates across the county, keeping them safe and fit for purpose.
About the Role
The Eastern FM team covers the East of Hampshire, from Alton down to Park Gate. Your role will be to deliver the day-to-day planned and reactive maintenance of the operational police estate.
Being a visible part of the Estates Team, you will engage with building users and take an eyes-and-ears approach to building maintenance, proactively recording issues to maintain high standards in building compliance. You will ensure that when failures occur or serious works are undertaken, they are done safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
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About You
We are looking for someone with at least 3 years of experience in a similar facilities role. You should have good time management and prioritisation skills, and be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
You should possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with people at all levels across the estate.
Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, and relevant regulations is essential.
You must be computer literate and confident in learning new systems.
A full UK driving licence is required.
Benefits of working for the OPCC
In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include:
* Generous annual leave allowance;
* Access to a salary sacrifice scheme for ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEV);
* Blue Light card membership;
* Career progression, development, and secondment opportunities.
How to apply
We are recruiting Facilities Officers in Portsmouth, Southampton, Basingstoke, and Netley. Please apply for the location you prefer most in your application.
Follow the online application link to apply. You will need to provide personal details and answer pre-screen questions.
To complete your application, ensure you:
* Attach a cover letter (no more than one page) explaining your motivation for applying;
* Answer the shortlisting questions (each answer no more than 400 words or equivalent characters);
* Describe any relevant experience in Facilities, construction, or transferable skills;
* Explain your experience with computerized FM systems, including handheld reporting tools for statutory record keeping and PPMs.
If you'd like an information discussion about this role, contact the Recruitment Team at [email address].
The OPCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults, and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Our employment practices aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination based on gender, disability, age, ethnicity, marital status, creed, sexuality, or trade union activity, unless a GOQ applies.
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