Lancashire Constabulary is looking for Facilities and Compliance Operative to join our team.at Greenbank Police station in Blackburn.
The purpose of this role is:
To ensure legislative, statutory and good practice ‘competent person’ weekly, monthly/quarterly compliance checks are carried out and recorded.
To act as lead for divisional logistical space/office moves, relocations and office/conference set-ups.
To act as first line estate champion to ensure stations, offices and grounds are kept to a presentable standard.
To act as Constabulary attendant for external contractors within offices and stations within the division.
Key Responsibilities:
This is not a comprehensive list of all the tasks which may be required of the post holder. It is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken.
• To be responsible for undertaking statutory and regulatory ‘competent person’ weekly/monthly and quarterly compliance checks, including but not exclusive fire alarm testing, visual extinguishers, visual emergency lighting, water hygiene testing and fire doors checks.
• Completion of weekly/monthly quarterly compliance checklist and to provide any report as and when requested.
• Ensure any non-compliance issues identified, are actioned within the defined timescale.
• Carry out regular housekeeping checks, to ensure all fire escape route, stairwells etc. are clear of any obstructions.
• Gather confidential waste from offices within stations and to ensure it is stored safely and securely in the designated storage areas.
• To be responsible for carrying out divisional logistical space/office moves and re-locations and office/conference set-ups.
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Skills and Experience: (Use from the job specification if necessary)
Must Possess IOSH working safely certificate or willing to work towards in 12 months
Willing to undertake NCALT/Kallidus and any other specific FM training requirements such as IOSH Managing Safely, manual handling and a knowledge of Permits to Work, to be completed through on-line training in works time.
Have a working knowledge of current Building related compliance requirements, i.e. Fire Safety, Water Hygiene etc.
Knowledge and experience of working in a busy office environment
Experience of working to tight deadlines within a busy environment
Experience of working under own initiative and prioritising your own workloads, with the minimum of supervision
Vetting and Medical:
Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying.
Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.
The successful candidate will be required to work a 2-week rota.
Week 1 Mon to Wed
Week 2 Wed to Fri
Benefits:
- 25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
- Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
- Sick pay provisions
- Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
- Option to become a member of the onsite unions
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
- Cycle to work scheme
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
- Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)
Closing date: Thursday 26th March 2026 at 10am
Please note if you are put on a reserve list or offered the role on a temporary basis, you will need to get support from your line manager.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistance Disclaimer
Whilst we would encourage applicants to not use AI in order to provide their examples within the application form, we accept that candidates may use AI to provide general guidance and inspiration during the completion of the form.
By utilising this functionality, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- AI-generated content is provided for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, or personal experience.
- You remain fully responsible for the accuracy, authenticity, and originality of all information submitted in your application.
- The inclusion of AI-generated suggestions does not imply endorsement or guarantee of the appropriateness, completeness, or effectiveness.
- The organisation accepts no liability for any consequences, direct or indirect, arising from the use of AI-generated content within this form.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review and personalise all responses to ensure they accurately reflect their individual experiences, qualifications, and intentions.
PLEASE NOTE, AGENCY EMPLOYEES VOLUNTEERS AND SPECIALS ARE UNABLE TO APPLY FOR INTERNAL VACANCIES.
Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.
