Facilities & Logistics Assistant (East Division)

Essex & Kent Police; Margate; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex & Kent Police is seeking a full-time Facilities and Logistics Assistant at Folkestone Police Station. The role involves a variety of facilities services, including maintenance, office moves, and security. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a proactive attitude. A full UK driving license is required for team visits across locations. This position offers a starting salary of £23,193, with potential increases based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in practical maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and manual handling techniques.
• Working knowledge of IT and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide facilities services including maintenance, office moves, and cleaning.
• Ensure coverage during core hours and respond to service calls.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Proactive attitude

Tools

MS Word

Excel

HornBill

Outlook

Job description

Location of Role:

Folkestone & Margate

Advert Closing Date:

04/06/2025

Starting Salary:

£23,193.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Mon-Fri

Weekend/Evening Working:

No

An exciting opportunity has become available for a full-time Facilities and Logistics Assistant based at Folkestone Police Station. This role involves working as part of a team providing a range of facilities services, including:

• Preventative maintenance and minor repairs
• Office moves
• Painting and decorating
• Meeting room setups
• Security and escorting
• Driving and vehicle maintenance
• Collecting CSI exhibits
• General postal duties on a rota basis around the county
• Cleaning

You should be self-motivated with a flexible approach. The role follows a simple shift system to ensure coverage during core hours (0800-1600, Monday to Friday), allowing timely response to service calls and maintaining high customer satisfaction. Work will involve using various channels including bespoke computer programs, MS Word, Excel, Service Manager HornBill, and Outlook.

Experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential, as no two days are the same. A proactive, can-do attitude, with common sense and clear thinking, is essential.

The role involves some lifting duties; therefore, physical capability is required. Knowledge of Health & Safety policies is desirable, but training will be provided.

Essential criteria at shortlisting include:

• Experience in practical maintenance and repairs
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and manual handling techniques
• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of IT and MS Office
• Flexibility in hours and location

Additional helpful evidence includes:

• Customer service experience

The position is based at Folkestone Police Station but requires a Full UK driving license to support team visits across locations and wider facilities duties.

For more information, contact Chris Pilcher via email at [e-mail] or by phone at 07964112080.

The salary will increase to up to £24,768.00 within the incremental scale.

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Applications are shortlisted based on the content provided in the 'reason for application' question within the application form. CVs and cover letters are not considered in shortlisting. Please detail your relevant experience, skills, and abilities in your answer, up to 9000 characters, including spaces and blank lines.

All roles require vetting and security clearance. During recruitment, vetting forms will be provided.

We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.

If you require support or adjustments during the application process, contact us at [e-mail] or call 01245 452833.

Applicants must have resided in the UK continuously for the last three years, with exceptions for those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.

Essex and Kent Police are equal opportunity employers. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.