Handy Person

We are looking for a skilled Handy Person to undertake routine maintenance of police buildings and vehicles.

You will be responsible for the upkeep of police premises.  This will include minor redecoration, as well as the collection and delivery of supplies and health and safety responsibilities, such as testing of emergency generators and fire alarms. As a member of the Business Team you will contribute in ensuring that all Officers and Staff have everything they require to fulfil their day-to-day duties.

You will be responsible for ensuring the security of the premises through the escorting of contractors and other visitors. You will also support the admin team by ensuring computer systems are kept updated and through the management of the Handy person mailbox.  

The role of HandyPerson is valued across the whole unit as a key member of the team as you would be supporting the running of the building and fleet, ensuring security requirements are met at all times.

Your Main Responsibilities will include:-

• Being the point of contact for contractors, including arranging for contractors/non police employees to be escorted whilst at the SW ROCU premises.

• Being responsible for the cleanliness (both internal and external) and minor maintenance of police vehicles including routine checks of fuel, oil, water and tyres. 
• Managing and maintaining accurate records of servicing and mileage for Transport Services and arranging and assisting in delivery and collection of vehicles, which involves an element of driving between the workshop and other sites within the constabulary.
• Responsibility for the upkeep of grounds of police premises, including grass cutting and basic gardening; and general tidiness and cleanliness (including clearance of snow). 
• Assisting and complying with Health & Safety regulations, by testing emergency generators, lights and fire alarms in line with force procedures.

 Skills and Experience Required:-

• Good knowledge of basic building and vehicle maintenance duties.
• Experience of general DIY tasks to include basic carpentry, painting and decorating and minor plumbing.
• Must be computer literate and have knowledge/experience of using Microsoft computer packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
• A full current driving licence and be prepared to become an authorised driver of force vehicles.
• You must be 21 years of age in order to drive the relevant vehicle.

This role is 30 hours per week.

For further information regarding the role please contact SWROCURecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk

Please note the SW ROCU commuting policy is currently under review with Regional HR.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

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Why work for the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit?

The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit has gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative collaboration, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population across the region. If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit will most definitely be of interest to you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit is working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the ROCU, where communities are currently under-represented including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions, gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.  All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Flexible working

All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.

Recruitment and Selection Policy

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Vetting and safeguarding

The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.