Central Property Clerk

Capita plc; Osmotherley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £25,155 per year

23 days holiday (rising to 27)

Volunteer day

Pension and life assurance

Cycle2work

Maternity/ Adoption Leave

Discounts and wellbeing benefits

Employee Networks

Job summary

Capita, operating the Tascor Central Property Store at Middlesbrough Police Station, seeks a proactive individual to manage police evidence and lost property. Role includes van driving, lifting items, data entry in Excel, and handling inquiries with professionalism.

You will join a team that processes disposal, property returns, and customer support, while adhering to Data Protection rules; weekend shifts and vetting are required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required; you will drive a van.
• Willingness to learn IT systems, including basic MS Word/Excel.
• Physical requirements involve regular lifting and moving of items.
• Proactive, flexible attitude with attention to detail.
• Police vetting is required; must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Collect and safely store items seized by Cleveland Police Officers using the NICHE RMS system; drive a van locally and lift items.
• Look after lost property handed in by the public and contact rightful owners.
• Enter information from interviews into an Excel spreadsheet.
• Answer calls and emails professionally while following Data Protection Act rules.
• Assist Police Officers and public visiting the Property Office with inquiries.
• Follow health and safety rules when handling property.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to learn IT systems

Proactive and flexible

Physical lifting and moving

Police Vetting UK residence 3 years

Van driving experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work in the Tascor Central Property Store based at Middlesbrough Police Station.

You will be part of a team who are responsible for the management of evidence recovered by Cleveland Police and lost & found property handed in by the public to the force. You will travel around the force area moving items of property, the disposal of items, and the return of items to members of the public This role requires a full valid driving licence, involves weekend working on a rotating daytime shift pattern, and is subject to both Capita and Police vetting; any job offer is subject to successful completion of this vetting.

What you'll be doing:

• collect and safely store items seized by Cleveland Police Officers, using the NICHE RMS system; this includes driving a van around the local area and manual lifting and moving of items
• look after lost property handed in by the public and try to find and contact the rightful owners.
• enter information from recorded interviews into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
• answer phone calls, emails, and other messages in a professional and respectful way, following the rules of the Data Protection Act 1984.
• help Police Officers, staff, and members of the public who visit the Property Office with their questions.
• follow all health and safety rules when handling property.

What we're looking for:

Essential:

• full UK driving licence - you'll need to drive a van regularly as part of your weekly duties
• willingness to learn IT systems - comfortable using a computer and open to learning new systems, including basic Microsoft Office tools like Word and Excel
• physical requirements - the role involves regular lifting and moving of items, sometimes from one floor of the building to another, so a good level of fitness is needed. You should also be comfortable with manual tasks throughout the day
• proactive and flexible - a positive attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing tasks and priorities
• Due to the Police Vetting that is required for this position, you must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years

Desirable:

• familiarity with Police systems - knowledge of police IT systems or an understanding of policing procedures is a plus
• van driving experience - experience driving larger vehicles and making deliveries would be beneficial

Who are Tascor?

Tascor is part of Education & Government Services, a division of Capita. We work for secure criminal justice, immigration and the public sector. We don't just look after buildings; we take care of every aspect of facilities management. Join us and discover better as you shape the workspaces of tomorrow.

What's in it for you?

• A basic salary of 25,155
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth - offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

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Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email [e-mail] or call 07784 237318 and we'll get back to you to discuss.

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