Building Maintenance Technician

South Yorkshire Police; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Hybrid working options

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

South Yorkshire Police in Sheffield and Doncaster is seeking Building Maintenance Technicians to maintain estate assets across sites. You will perform inspections, fixes, and routine maintenance, supporting safe and efficient policing operations.

The role is 37 hours per week, permanent, Band B salary £25,252 to £27,204, with flexitime and field travel across the South Yorkshire area. A full UK driving licence is essential and you'll need to be willing to travel as required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence.
• Ability to travel across South Yorkshire Police area and use your own vehicle for work where required.
• Experience with managing maintenance of commercial/public sector buildings and assets.

Responsibilities

• Assist Building Engineering and Management team in maintenance of properties, plant and equipment.
• Undertake regular drainage maintenance and boiler cleans as directed.
• Keep mandatory H&S checks, records and deliveries up to date.

Skills

Driving license

Full UK manual driving licence

Travel across SYP area

Job description

Department: Estates & Facilities Management

Salary: Band B, £25,252 - £27,204

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Date: 5 th November 2026

In this role you will provide all round awareness across the estate within your direct responsibility, noting, fixing, and reporting all items or matters which require resolution, to ensure property assets are managed in a way which supports the effective delivery of policing in South Yorkshire.

Job Description

Role

Building Maintenance Technicians

Department

Estates & Facilities Management

Location

Sheffield and Doncaster

Salary

Band B, £25,252 - £27,204

Hours

37 hours per week

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

5 th November 2026

In this role you will provide all round awareness across the estate within your direct responsibility, noting, fixing, and reporting all items or matters which require resolution, to ensure property assets are managed in a way which supports the effective delivery of policing in South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire Police is committed to responsibly managing its finances, ensuring every decision prioritises transparency, value for money, and the ethical stewardship of public funds. As such, this role may be subject to review and could be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Building Engineering and Management team in the maintenance of properties, plant and equipment and provide cover for the Assistant Building Engineer duties when required.
• Undertake regular maintenance of drainage systems and associated equipment including clearance of blockages, internally and externally.
• Undertake boiler cleans and 'ashing' out of commercial solid fuel boilers on pre-determined frequency including flue ways and chambers, as directed.
• To assist in the compilation and maintenance of any required records such as mandatory H&S checks and tests; goods deliveries; utility meter readings and coal/oil/wood pellet deliveries (including ordering supplies through district staff when required).
• Receive deliveries of petrol and diesel as per the Petroleum Regulations and maintain relevant records associated with petrol deliveries and dips (as required).
• Assisting SYP in complying with H&S responsibilities for Management of Contractors on site.
• General BMT duties as directed such as:
• Documented weekly ‘walk-checks’ of the buildings, notifying the Estates and Facilities Helpdesk of any required works, maintenance, and cleaning of light fittings, check deliveries of goods, canteen deliveries and stores and transfer to appropriate section/storage area.
• Undertake/assist in cleaning of buildings, litter pick and sweep service yards, parking areas, entrances, external waste receptacles etc. Disposal of confidential/wastepaper & canteen waste.
• Undertake office furniture removals.
• Update and manage work through Technology Forge, ensuring work is uploaded, progressed, and closed down as needed. Liaise with Estates and Facilities Helpdesk team to ensure service is cohesively managed.
• Be conscious of the security of buildings at all times, ensuring that all required access points are secured, as necessary.
• Undertake work outlined above on other buildings within the SYP area if required.

The post-holder will work 37 hours per week covering the team core hours of 8am –5pm through participation and use of the flexitime scheme and may be required to work weekends, overtime, public holidays, or outside normal working hours if circumstances require.

Skills And Experience

• Experience of dealing with commercial / industrial / public sector buildings, plant, and equipment.
• Have a full Manual UK Driving Licence and the ability to pass a police driving test.
• Ability to travel within the South Yorkshire police area, a driving licence is required and willing to use your own vehicle for work purposes if a force vehicle is not available.

What We Offer

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements including flexitime and hybrid working
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
• Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 (yhrn.police)
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

We are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness, Integrity & Trust, the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Smarter Ways Of Working

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables SYP to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.

This role has been evaluated as a field role.

Field: This applies to roles that do have a base, however, due to the nature of their duties is required to travel to other locations. Due to the nature of these roles, they cannot accommodate flexible working from home on a permanent basis.

Appearance & Standards

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain professional standards in dress and appearance.

Candidates are permitted to have tattoos visible on the hands, neck, forearms, or face whilst on duty provided these are not considered discriminatory, offensive, or inappropriate. Any tattoos will be reviewed on a case-case basis.

Residency And Nationality Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum checkable history criteria. This is a vetting requirement and applies to individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. You must have resided in the UK for 5 continuous years immediately prior to application. If you have been abroad during the last 5 years while serving in the UK Armed Forces or working for the UK Government, your application will still be considered.

Please note that South Yorkshire Police is unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Vetting

The vetting level for this role is MV.

Internal candidates- If successful your vetting will be reviewed and uplifted. For further information please contact the Vetting Unit on [e-mail]

Contact Details

For further information about the role, please contact: David Else on 07901 738969

For queries about the application process, please contact [e-mail]

Pre-employment Checks

Should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, a number of pre-employment checks are required. Depending on the role, these may include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance, and attendance check.

South Yorkshire Police sets absence criteria of no more than 33 days and / or 5 separate occurrences over the last 3 years. However, this will not be considered until pre-employment check stage. Any period of sickness absence which is as a direct result of a pregnancy will be discounted. Consideration will be given to discounting periods of sickness absence which are disability related.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation which provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicity, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions, or beliefs and of neurodivergence.

We’re proud to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Different backgrounds and experiences make us stronger.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on [e-mail]

Internal Candidates

You must ensure that you apply through the internal jobs board (Opportunity Marketplace via Oracle).

Documents To Review

Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook

Application Guidance and Tips

South Yorkshire Police FIT Values

View our recruitment video: https://youtu.be/2dGn5qti7_c