Administrator - Vehicle Recovery, Abnormal Loads & Alarms

Warwickshire Police; Rugby; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible Working

Remote Working

Résumé du poste

Warwickshire Police is seeking an Administrator - Vehicle Recovery, Abnormal Loads & Alarms in Rugby. This permanent, full-time role supports the Manager, acts as a single point of contact, and administers vehicle recovery, security systems and related IT records.

The post requires strong teamwork, meticulous record-keeping, and the ability to work under pressure. You will handle requests within policy guidelines, liaise with partner agencies, and travel across the Warwickshire area.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the road network within the area covered by the force.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and gather information.
• Ability to gather and collate information using appropriate questioning techniques and create and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work under pressure, managing high and varied workloads.
• Proficient in the use of IT including Microsoft packages.
• Proven ability to communicate both orally and in writing with a wide range of people.

Responsabilités

• Respond to requests from service users, external agencies and the public within legal and policy guidelines.
• Be the main point of contact to provide specialist and technical support and advice.
• Receive notification of abnormal loads, check legality of applications, plan routes and liaise with users and partner agencies.
• Administer the vehicle recovery scheme and verify reasons for seizure as required.
• Be the main point of contact for administration of security systems and manage access on control systems.
• Administer, update, analyse and interrogate IT records per policy and MoPI guidelines.
• Assist the Manager VR, AL & Alarms in change processes for these functions.
• Support Business Continuity in the nominated area.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the role and provide cover as needed.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations.

Connaissances

Information gathering

Record keeping

Prioritisation

IT skills

Communication

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Administrator - Vehicle Recovery, Abnormal Loads & Alarms

Role type Police Staff

Contract Type Permanent

Department Operations

Location Rugby

Is this a Politically Restricted role? No

Grade/scale C

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

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Competency and value framework (CVF) level? 1

04/11/2026, 12:00

Location: Rugby

Permanent Contract

Full Time

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Wednesday 4th November 20026

The main purpose of the role is to support the Manager and act as SPOC for, and to administer the legal and policy compliance of the following business areas

• Abnormal Indivisible loads
• Alarms
• Vehicle Recovery

We are looking for a proactive and positive administrator who enjoys working closely with colleagues in a small team. You'll be someone who takes ownership of tasks, is happy to help others, and enjoys building good working relationships.

Main Responsibilities:

1. 1.To respond to requests and requirements of service users, outside agencies and the general public within legal and policy guidelines adopted by Warwickshire Police in order to minimise organisational risk and maximise public safety.
2. 2. To be the main point of contact, to provide specialist and technical support and advice.
3. 3. To receive notification of abnormal loads, check the legality of applications, identify, plan and advise on suitable routes. Liaise with the service users, and relevant partner agencies regarding the route of the loads, record appropriately and detail any special requirements.
4. 4. To administer the vehicle recovery scheme for Warwickshire Police (internally managed or via a managing agent). To verify reasons for seizure as required and arbitrate regarding use of statutory powers and release and disposal of vehicles.
5. 5. To be the main point of contact on behalf of Warwickshire Police for the administration of security systems. To receive requests, add and remove security system details on the command and control systems and review usage as required, taking relevant and appropriate action.
6. 6. To administer, update, analyse and interrogate IT records in accordance with Force policy, Management of Police Information (MoPI) and nationalguidelines.
7. 7. To assist the Manager VR, AL & Alarms in effecting any change process required to align the functions relating to the above business areas.
8. 8. To liaise with and support the Manager VR, AL & Alarms in providing Business Continuity in the nominated business area.
9. 9. To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required, including cover forcolleagues, as required.
10. 10. All members are to comply with all Health and Safety regulations in accordance with the Warwickshire Police Health and Safety Policy.

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of the road network within the geographical area encompassed by the aligned force.
• Proven knowledge of the legislation related to at least one of the related business areas.

Experience:

• Experience of working as part of a team.

Key Skills:

• Proven ability to gather information and to prioritise tasks.
• Proven ability to gather and collate information using appropriate questioning techniques and create and maintain accurate records.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, managing high and varied work loads.
• Competent in the use of IT including Microsoft packages.
• Proven ability to communicate both orally and in written form with a wide range of people.

Special Conditions:

You will be expected to travel throughout the Warwickshire area.

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

You will be required as part of Warwickshire Police recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks.

We support the “Happy to talk flexible working” campaign, which aims to encourage uptake of flexible working for individuals, the flexible working options that may be considered for this role include;

Flexible Working

Remote Working

Why work for Warwickshire Police?

Warwickshire Police has gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then Warwickshire Police is the force for you.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Warwickshire Police are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from minority ethnicity communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ+ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.

All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Recruitment and Selection Policy

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Vetting and safeguarding

Warwickshire Police are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.