Would you like a career like no other? If so… JoinUs
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 Facilities Assistant in our Operational Support Unit, 23 hours per week. Could you be who we are looking for?
About the team/Department you will be joining:
Cardiff & Vale BCU are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible individual to provide a first-rate Handy-Person and transport service across the Cardiff and Vale area. The successful candidate will form part of a wider Facilities and Admin Team, have access to a van, and have generous annual leave and flexible working entitlements. Interested candidates must have a current valid driving licence which must be maintained and should have a basic knowledge of DIY and gardening, be IT literate and comfortable liaising with staff and officers at all levels.
About the role and your key responsibilities:
In a multi-functional environment, the role of a Facilities Assistant will involve overseeing 3 premises within the CAV BCU , undertaking ‘handy-person’ duties such as fire alarm testing and regular equipment checks, legionella flushing, removal of confidential waste, gardening and weeding, litter picking, office moves, general tidying of the stations and grounds, reporting defects, delivery/collection of goods and liaising with contractors within the BCU, and at times across the Force area. There will also be a requirement to support and provide resilience in the absence of Facilities Assistant colleagues in neighbouring Stations, as and when necessary.
Essential Skills for the role:
Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications.
Must have experience in general maintenance duties
Must have a current valid driving licence which must be maintained.
The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to RV Vetting.
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 Nikki Thomas on 07970 008923.
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. Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.
