Parts Assistant – Ponton Road / Rainham (Evening / Night shift)
Job Title: Parts Assistant – Ponton Road / Rainham (Evening / Night shift)
Salary: The starting salary is £41,630, which includes allowances totalling £9,750.
The salary is broken down as £31,880 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £34,108 Plus, a Night Disturbance Allowance of £6,822, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Ponton Road Workshop/ Rainham Workshop (Evening / Night shift Shift Hours TBC, the role will require travel to various sites in London)
The police vehicle fleet is an important physical asset. It enables officers and staff to do their job, carries key equipment required, and provides safe transportation for the public / prisoners.
The role of Fleet Services is to keep the Met mobile, ensuring we can detect, respond to, and prevent crime whilst building public trust and confidence. Fleet Services are committed to leading with innovation, responsibility and environmental consciousness, striving for a fleet that is safer, smarter and cleaner, with a focused approach as follows:
- We will manage responsibly to deliver an excellent service and achieve value for money
- We will deliver strategies to manage the fleet efficiently and effectively
- We will deliver a fit-for-purpose, flexible and available fleet
The complex needs of modern policing requires a wide range of vehicle types. We operate a fleet of over 5,200 assets on the road and river, as well as over 1,000 pedal cycles. London is the most complex and diverse city in the UK, and our fleet is reflective of that. We currently have over 220 different types of vehicles supporting all operational commands including armed response vehicles, HGVs, patrol cars, motorbikes and pedal cycles.
Customers can be broadly grouped into three strategic pillars – Frontline Policing, Met Ops & Performance, and Counter Terrorism / Specialist Operations. Collectively this covers pan London requirements as well as national CT responsibilities.
The overall fleet requirements and volumes are owned and governed by operational leaders at the Strategic Fleet Board. Operational teams are accountable for the volume of fleet required to undertake their roles, and Fleet Services support and enable effective decision making through provision of information and technical / industry knowledge.
Key responsibilities
- Parts / Materials – Support the Parts Technical Advisors and the Parts / Stores Manager in the effective running of the Stores on a workshop site. Deal with queries, support set up activities for jobs, receive and re-stock shelves, and investigate issues with certain parts
- Orders – Raise requisitions and Purchase Orders as directed
- Receiving orders - Ensuring delivery notes are as per delivery where items match the order description, quantities are correct, are of merchantable quality and conform to the vehicle manufactures and Metropolitan Police Specifications. Ensure prompt payment for services on MPS systems
- Returns – Become proficient in the return of parts to local suppliers, main dealers, manufacturers, being mindful of an effective audit trail, time restraints and costs
- Paperwork / System information – Carry out a range of data entry functions on Fleet systems and spreadsheets to ensure data is accurate in regards to parts / materials. Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed and signed and that all records are accurate and up to date.
- Stock management - Assisting with regular perpetual inventory stock audits to about 10% of the stock holding and include a monthly tyre count. Regularly monitoring stock trends with a view to increasing and decreasing stock levels and recommend new lines when appropriate depending on usage and vehicle make up
- Effective storage of materials - Being mindful of the specialised material and hazardous parts that are used on some of our sites and understanding the way these parts and materials are stored i.e. batteries, paint, solvents, chemical cleaners and general cleaners. Also knowing and understanding the COSHH regulations which relate to this material. Keep stock and non-stock parts stored in clean appropriate bin locations whilst managing obsolete stock and security within the Parts Dept and workshop being able to show audit trails and accountability of all parts.
- Health & Safety - In the course of carrying out their duties the individual has a primary responsibility for both their own health and safety and the health and safety of others and should implement and comply with all Health & Safety training and/or requirements. At all times wear the correct personal protective equipment for the task being carried out. Be available and willing to carryout Health & Safety training in line with HSE where applicable including travel to and from external training facilities within MET policies.
- Reports – produce various management information / reports to help show what is required on the fleet, any areas not delivering in line with plans, and potential improvements
How to apply
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 21st April 2025.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 4 weeks after the hiring manager review.