Support Clerk - Collision Investigation & Prosecutions Team/Post Team
Job Title: Support Clerk - Collision Investigation & Prosecutions Team/Post Team
Salary: The starting salary is £28,741, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.
The salary is broken down as £25,900 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £26,154. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Sidcup
We are looking for individuals to undertake the role of support clerk for our Collision Investigation and Prosecution Teams (CIPT) and our busy Post Room. Both roles require candidates to have basic computer and numeracy skills and be able to work accurately at a fast pace, in order to meet Business needs set timescales. A reasonable level of fitness is required, as both roles involve lifting and for the Post Team administrator role, there will be extended periods of standing whilst operating robust Post Room Machinery.
Successful candidates must be prepared to take responsibility for their own development and to undertake further training to improve their knowledge and skills.
Key Responsibilities
- To act as support for the investigating officer for personal injury and damage-only collision cases reported by operational Police Officers and self-reported by members of the public.
- You will be responsible for day-to-day office admin functions such as scanning documents, retrieving and archiving files, collecting, sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Liaising with insurance companies and Solicitors, ensuring that police reports, where civil actions are being contemplated, are expedited in accordance with policies.
- Handling incoming and outgoing Royal Mail deliveries, Special Deliveries, and Internal Despatch Mail.
- Processing all Special and Recorded Mail deliveries (around 1000 items per day)
- Operate heavy duty Post Room Machinery to envelope and Frank all outgoing mail (approx. 10,000 items a day) in a timely manner whilst complying with Royal Mail’s Business Mail requirements.
- List all payments and Driving licences received in accordance with audit requirements.
- Scan Notices of Intended Prosecution and correspondence to the correct department.
- Maintain a safe working environment by keeping work areas clean and tidy, this includes:
- Shredding large amounts of confidential waste.
- Assisting colleagues from other departments with their CIPT and Post Room queries.
- Any other administrative task as directed.
How to apply
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via an online application form.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on the 28th of November 2024.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 5th December.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 6th of January.