Department: Business Support
Location: Near Reading
Salary: £26,343 plus 5% on call allowance
Closing date: 17/11/2024
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Facilities Assistant with good customer service skills and a very proactive approach to contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of buildings, plant, equipment and fleet including aspects of Health & Safety (H&S), across the SEROCU estate, and have the ability to undertake simple maintenance in accordance with skill level, agreed service levels and protocols.
Reporting to the Regional Facilities Manager, the post holder will assist with the carrying out and recording of legislative checks and tests, such as fire alarm tests and legionella checks. Previous experience in a facilities/building management role is required.
There is a requirement to cover an on-call rota, so we are looking for somebody who can be flexible in their working hours and is happy to travel to different locations across the South East region. A full driving licence is therefore required, as there is a need to be independently mobile due to the nature of the role and requirement to travel across the region at any time during the day.
Security is of paramount importance to us due to the nature of the role. You need to be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad. You will be required to successfully pass and maintain the relevant security clearance in order to perform the role.
How to Apply
To apply, click on the “Apply” button in the advert and submit your application before the closing date of 17th November 2024 at 23:55hrs.
The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region is delivering this commitment through a long-term strategy that takes a holistic and intersectional approach to wellbeing & inclusion.
* Inclusive Culture – We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people.
* Engaged & Involved – We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to.
* Wellbeing – We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people.
* Representation – We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce.
* Inclusive by Design – We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions.
We welcome applications from those interested in part-time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our underrepresented communities.
Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work, and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Regional Recruitment Team at RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the job reference number 21943.
IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff and you have been in your post for less than twelve months, your application must be supported by your line manager. We will require written confirmation from your line manager in order to proceed.
Shift allowance, on-call or other job-related allowances from your previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.
Required knowledge/skills
Essential
1. Good standard of education with GCSEs (Grade 9-1/A-C) or Key Skills level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths.
2. Proven experience of working in a facilities environment.
3. Proven ability to prioritise and manage time effectively and be able to work unsupervised.
4. Proven ability to make decisions under pressure and unsupervised.
5. IT Literate including recent experience of Microsoft packages.
6. Recent experience of buildings management.
7. Must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason, a full UK driving licence is considered essential.
Desirable
1. Physically fit and able to lift objects correctly under Manual Handling Regulations.
2. Relevant knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation.
Additional comment:
*At interview, candidates will be asked to confirm their willingness to undertake this Basic Driving Assessment, which in turn will enable the use of a police authorised vehicle. Candidates will also be asked to confirm their willingness to undertake on-call work on a rota basis.
What we can offer you:
* Annual leave: Ranging from 24 days annual leave up to 30 days leave, dependent on your broadband and length of service.
* Generous defined benefits scheme, via the Bucks County Council Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Blue Light Card: Staff have the opportunity to join the national Blue Light Card scheme which offers discounts on a variety of products and services to those working in the emergency services, NHS and Armed Forces.
* Military Resettlement Bonus.
* Benefits Platform: Access to the TVP Benefits Platform which offers a range of discounts from top high street and online stores.
* Career Development:
o Coaching and mentoring support
o Developing Potential Programme
o Support for Study
o Training courses
Financial:
* Contributory pension scheme
* Debt management support
* Group insurance scheme
* Savings scheme
Health & Wellbeing:
* Chaplaincy
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Flexible working & Supportive culture
* Discounted gym membership
* Mind Blue Light support
* Occupational Health services
* Reimbursed eye tests for VDU users
* Welfare services
* Workplace needs assessments and support
* Free Flu Vaccinations
Travel:
* Bus concessions
* Cycle to work scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,343.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 21943
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