This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with practical maintenance experience who enjoys a varied, hands-on role and takes pride in ensuring buildings and facilities are maintained to a high standard.
About the Role
Working as part of a small Facilities team, you will support the maintenance and day-to-day operation at Luton Police Station. No two days are the same, and duties will include both planned and reactive maintenance activities.
Responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out general building maintenance and repairs
- Supporting the upkeep of car parks and external areas
- Repairs and maintenance of doors, locks and lighting
- Basic maintenance within toilets, kitchens and changing facilities
- Grounds maintenance and site upkeep
- Responding to building-related issues and assisting with emergencies when required
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience in building maintenance
- Is practical, proactive and able to work independently
- Has good communication and customer service skills
- Can adapt to changing priorities and workloads
- Is willing to undertake a wide variety of tasks
- Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle
Knowledge of maintenance practices within a facilities or property environment would be advantageous, although a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.
Additional Information
The role is based at Luton Police Station, however travel to other Bedfordshire Police locations may be required at times.
The successful candidate will participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota (one week in four). Additional payments are available for on-call duties.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit an Expression of Interest (maximum 500 words) outlining how your skills, experience and personal qualities meet the requirements of the role.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Matt Atkins
✉ Matt.Atkins@beds.police.uk
Join us and play an important role in helping maintain the buildings and facilities that support policing across Bedfordshire.
Additional Advert Information
- Internal Applicants
To apply for this role, internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period.
If you qualify as an internal candidate within the advertising force, you may upload either your CV or the internal role summary form attached to this advert.
- Vetting Process
Please note that, as part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18).
Examples of when this may apply include:
- Transferring to another force
- Renewing vetting clearance
- Moving into a role requiring MV clearance (even if you currently hold MV clearance)
- Moving into or working in a role involving close contact with vulnerable individuals
If any of the above apply to you, please expect your line manager to be contacted when you submit your vetting application.
- Redeployment and Redundancy
This vacancy is open to employees at risk of redundancy and will remain available to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed and accepted.
Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. If successful, redeployees will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
- Role Profile
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- Commitment to Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be themselves. We provide workplace adjustments wherever needed so that all colleagues can thrive.
If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under the Offer an Interview Scheme.
