Building Maintenance Technician
Role: Building Maintenance Technician
Department: Estates and Facilities Management
Location: College Road, Doncaster
Salary: £25,242 - £27,204
Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
We have an exciting opportunity for two Building Maintenance Technician Apprentices to join our Estates and Facilities Management Team. The post holder must have an interest in building maintenance practices and hold a desire to learn and grow their knowledge, skills and abilities.
The postholder will have an all-round awareness of the estate for South Yorkshire Police and be flexible in their approach to problem solving, looking for an appropriate and satisfactory solution.
The key focus of the role is customer service as well as the smooth and efficient operation of all SYP assets and plant in addition to providing a professional service.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist the Building Maintenance and Management team in the maintenance of Properties, Plant and Equipment.
- Undertake the regular maintenance of drainage systems and associated equipment including clearance of blockages, internally and externally.
- Undertake boiler cleans and 'ashing' out of commercial solid fuel boilers on pre-determined frequency as directed.
- To assist in the compilation and maintenance of any required records such as mandatory H&S checks and tests; goods deliveries; utility meter readings and oil/wood pellet deliveries.
- Upon receiving the relevant training receive deliveries of petrol and diesel as per the Petroleum Regulations and maintain relevant records associated with petrol deliveries and dips.
- Upon receiving the relevant training assist SYP in complying with H&S responsibilities for Management of Contractors on site.
- General Building Maintenance Technician duties as directed such as:
- Documented weekly ‘walk-checks’ of the buildings, notifying the Estates and Facilities Helpdesk of any required works, maintenance and cleaning of light fittings, check deliveries of goods, canteen deliveries and stores and transfer to appropriate section/storage area in accordance with agreed procedures. Installing notice & wipe board’s/air wave & PAVA gas lockers and associated equipment.
- Undertake/assist in cleaning of buildings, litter pick and sweep service yards, parking areas, entrances, external waste receptacles etc. Disposal of confidential/wastepaper & canteen waste.
- Undertake and assist in office moves as and when required.
- Update and manage work through the online platform Technology Forge, ensuring work is uploaded, progressed, and closed as needed. Liaise with Estates and Facilities Helpdesk team to ensure service is cohesively managed.
Skills and experience:
- Attend and successfully complete a Building/Maintenance related college course on a day release basis. Hold the necessary qualifications to meet college course entry requirements. (Typically, GCSE grade A - C / 9 - 4, or equivalent in English and Maths)
- Have an interest in Building Maintenance practices.
- The ability to use Microsoft Office and Planned Preventive Maintained software.
- Have a full Manual UK Driving Licence and the ability to pass a police staff driving test.
- Ability to travel within the South Yorkshire police area, a driving licence is required and willing to use your own vehicle for work purposes if a force vehicle is not available.
Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview
For more detailed information relating to the role, skills and experience for this role, please click here to view the role profile
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.
Appearance & Standards:
South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.
South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values:
At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness, Integrity & Trust, the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.
Smarter ways of Working:
South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables SYP to provide an outstanding service to the community.
There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.
This role has been evaluated as a field role.
Field: This applies to roles that do have a base, however, due to the nature of their duties is required to travel to other locations. Due to the nature of these roles, they cannot accommodate flexible working from home on a permanent basis.
Contact details:
For further information about the role, please contact: David Else on 07901 738969
Closing Date: 1st December 2025
Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Talent Acquisition Manager and the Line Manager for the role.
How to apply:
Please click ‘Apply’
Candidate Information:
Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.
It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.
If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.
Documents to Review:
For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - Please Click here
For Application Guidance and Tips - Please Click Here
For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police - Please Click Here
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