Would you like a career like no other? If so… Join Us
South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.
We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.
We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as a Courier in our Estates Department. Could you be who we are looking for?
About the team/Department you will be joining:
Located at: Central Stores Office, BRIDGEND
South Wales Police have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a part time Courier on a permanent basis. The Courier will add to our already strong Central Stores team within Estates. The successful candidate will ensure that critical items, such as operational supplies, uniforms, and equipment, are delivered promptly to officers and departments, across the whole of South Wales Police enabling them to perform their duties without delay or disruption.
About the role and your key responsibilities:
Ensure the secure, efficient, and timely transportation of mail, stationery, operational supplies, and uniform across South Wales Police, while actively supporting the delivery of a professional courier, uniform, and equipment management service. Part Time, 18.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
The successful candidate:
- Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications
- Must possess a valid category B driving licence
- Must have the ability to operate a small fork-lift truck and other mechanical stock handling equipment (after training where necessary)
- Must be able to work efficiently to a high standard
- Must have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and able to work as part of a team
Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level RV
Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.
To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse.
If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.
There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more, click here for more information.
If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Sarah Dennis on 07816 187887
First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect, click here for more information.
