Vacancy Information

Division / Department - Estates and Facilities Management
Grade - Grade 10
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £35,772 - £39,276
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - Yes
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Multiple Locations (see advert)

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our in-house Estates Maintenance Team, helping to maintain and support critical infrastructure across the Sussex Police Estate.

In this varied and hands-on role, you will carry out electrical repairs, planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and minor installation works on single and three-phase electrical systems and associated equipment. You will play a key role in diagnosing faults, responding promptly to breakdowns, and ensuring that electrical systems remain safe, compliant, and fully operational.

As part of the Estates Maintenance Team, you will be responsible for delivering both planned preventative maintenance and reactive works, ensuring equipment is serviced, maintained, tested, and calibrated in accordance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and organisational policies and procedures. Your expertise will contribute to the reliable operation of police facilities that support frontline and operational policing.

Customer service is central to this role. You will regularly liaise with internal stakeholders to understand reported faults, provide technical advice, and keep customers informed on progress and outcomes. Strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to build effective working relationships are therefore essential.

Location and Hours

This role is based at Hammonds Drive Patrol Centre, Eastbourne, working Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, with a 30-minute lunch break.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional in-house team where your technical skills will directly support the delivery of vital policing services across Sussex.

Skills & Experience

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
Electrical of Mechanical- City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent
City & Guilds 18th Edition (We will consider 17th edition)
Inspection and Testing 2391/2 or equivalent
AM2
Extensive experience working within commercial building environments.
Proven ability to install, repair, inspect, test, and maintain electrical installations safely and efficiently.
Strong understanding of current electrical regulations, standards, and best practice.
Experience completing and certifying electrical works, including Electrical Installation Certificates, Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), and Minor Works Certificates.
Ability to diagnose faults and implement effective solutions with minimal disruption to building operations
Excellent technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders, including customers, colleagues, and non-technical audiences.
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.
Effective team player with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
Self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working independently when required
Full current UK driving licence.
Commitment to maintaining health and safety standards and delivering excellent customer service

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

career progression
contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
generous annual leave allowance
discounts for everyday spend
on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
generous and supportive parental leave
financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Sussex Police

Further Information

If you would like further information or to discuss more about the role, please contact the Hiring Manager: David Goodchild on 07825 026010 or email david.goodchild@sussex.police.uk

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@policejobssurreyandsussex.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.

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