Maintenance Operative - JRN30055
 

The newly updated salary for this role is £21,354 rising to £21,528 in September 2023.

 

Intrigued to know what it’s like working in a busy police station? Here at Northumbria Police, we can safely say that our roles are not like your typical day job. Our purpose is to make the North East a safe place to live, work and visit – and our Business Services team are an essential part of ensuring we deliver on this promise.

 

We are excited to be recruiting a Maintenance Operative based at our South Shields 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 you’ll be conducting maintenance checks, Health and Safety Inspections and basic vehicle maintenance. You’ll 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, this could be the job for you.   

 

You’ll need to be enthusiastic and inquisitive with a can-do attitude – you’ll need to be comfortable working alone once you’ve completed the training, and able to manage your own time effectively. This is an exciting role where you’ll 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 knowledge 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.

•         Good team working skills

•         Being able to trouble shoot building faults, remedy basic issues, or escalate as appropriate.

•         Excellent communication skills are essential as you’ll be working with internal and external customers.

•         Be flexible with work location and be prepared to work at various locations if required.

•         It’s essential that you have a reasonable level of fitness for this role.

 

We will provide mandatory training required for this role.

 

•         26 days’ leave pro rata (increasing to 30 days pro rata for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays

•         Enhanced Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave

•         Fantastic market leading public sector pension scheme 

•         Corporate Travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro

•         Access to Private Healthcare and Eye Test Vouchers

•         Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets

•         To take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations 

•         Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel

•         Cycle to work scheme
 

 

For further details please see the role definition: Maintenance Operative

 

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. 

 

If you have any queries with regard to the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.pnn.police.uk

 

Please note this is a newly published pay banding subject to consultation at Northumbria Police.

Due to workforce change, Northumbria Police are supporting a number of colleagues internally who hold priority status in applying for roles.

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.

 

Vacancy Contact: 

To discuss the position in more detail please contact Sarah.Smith@northumbria.police.uk

 

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 and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone

Vacancy Type
Police Staff
Rank/Grade
Band 2
Location
South Tyneside
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Description
 

The newly updated salary for this role is £21,354 rising to £21,528 in September 2023.

 

Intrigued to know what it’s like working in a busy police station? Here at Northumbria Police, we can safely say that our roles are not like your typical day job. Our purpose is to make the North East a safe place to live, work and visit – and our Business Services team are an essential part of ensuring we deliver on this promise.

 

We are excited to be recruiting a Maintenance Operative based at our South Shields 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 you’ll be conducting maintenance checks, Health and Safety Inspections and basic vehicle maintenance. You’ll 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, this could be the job for you.   

 

You’ll need to be enthusiastic and inquisitive with a can-do attitude – you’ll need to be comfortable working alone once you’ve completed the training, and able to manage your own time effectively. This is an exciting role where you’ll 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 knowledge 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.

•         Good team working skills

•         Being able to trouble shoot building faults, remedy basic issues, or escalate as appropriate.

•         Excellent communication skills are essential as you’ll be working with internal and external customers.

•         Be flexible with work location and be prepared to work at various locations if required.

•         It’s essential that you have a reasonable level of fitness for this role.

 

We will provide mandatory training required for this role.

 

•         26 days’ leave pro rata (increasing to 30 days pro rata for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays

•         Enhanced Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave

•         Fantastic market leading public sector pension scheme 

•         Corporate Travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro

•         Access to Private Healthcare and Eye Test Vouchers

•         Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets

•         To take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations 

•         Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel

•         Cycle to work scheme
 

 

For further details please see the role definition: Maintenance Operative

 

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. 

 

If you have any queries with regard to the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.pnn.police.uk

 

Please note this is a newly published pay banding subject to consultation at Northumbria Police.

Due to workforce change, Northumbria Police are supporting a number of colleagues internally who hold priority status in applying for roles.

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.

 

Vacancy Contact: 

To discuss the position in more detail please contact Sarah.Smith@northumbria.police.uk

 

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 and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone