Assistant Estates Officer – Repair & Maintenance

South Wales Police; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

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 an Assistant Estate Officer in our Estates and Facilities Department. Could you be who we are looking for?

About The Team/Department You Will Be Joining

Located at our Police Headquarters, BRIDGEND. South Wales Police Estates department have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a full-time Assistant Estates Officer on a permanent basis, working with a team of dedicated individuals, covering all aspects of Estates & Facilities small projects and defects for the organisation.

About The Role And Your Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Estates Officer will assist in the management of all aspects of the Maintenance/Revenue work and to ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with the allocated budget. Additionally, the role includes carrying out Emergency maintenance and repairs on the South Wales Police Estates when required.

The successful person will provide 37 hours per week Monday to Friday support. This is a flexible working position that, in time, will allow some degree of working flexibly.

We mainly work either from HQ Bridgend or on occasions from home.

Must hold a current valid full UK driving licence.

The Role Includes

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in related capacity.
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Must be prepared to undergo Health & Safety training in relation to role.
• Experience in an Estates & Facilities environment supporting projects and defects.

What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:

We are looking for someone who has at least 5 years experience within an Estates environment supporting projects. Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications. Must possess site management and quality control skills. Should be a competent and experienced tradesperson with skills in managing and organising all trades.

You must be able to work well with good team skills and be adaptable to change.

A current valid driving licence is essential.

Please note the successful applicant must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level MV/SC.

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 Jason Massey 07813 405342 or Christian Long 07970 269419.

This role closes soon - apply today and join Team SWP!

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, Police staff application guidance | South Wales Police. Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.

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.