Facilities & Logistics Assistant (Various Locations)

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

Job summary

A local police authority is seeking a full-time Facilities and Logistics Assistant based in Maidstone. The role includes providing various facilities services, such as maintenance, office moves, and cleaning. Candidates should have a proactive attitude and some experience in maintenance. A Full UK driving licence is necessary for site visits. Salary starts at £23,193. Offers training in Health & Safety policies.

Qualifications

• Proactive, can-do attitude required.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Some lifting required; physical capability needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of facilities services including preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ensure the office is staffed during core hours to maintain customer service.
• Administer work through bespoke computer programs and applications.

Skills

Experience in practical maintenance and general repairs

Knowledge of Health and Safety and manual handling techniques

Excellent communication skills

Working knowledge of IT and MS Office applications

Flexibility in core working hours and geographical location

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Service Manager HornBill

Outlook

Job description

Location of Role: Coldharbour, Maidstone

Advert Closing Date: 10/11/2025

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 Coldharbour Police Complex / Maidstone Police Station. Your role will provide a full range of facilities services including preventative maintenance and minor repairs, office moves, painting & decorating, meeting room set‑ups, security & escorting, driving, vehicle maintenance, collecting CSI exhibits and general postal duties on a rota basis around the county, and cleaning.

You will work as part of a team that ensures the office is staffed during core hours (08:00‑16:00, Monday to Friday), allowing service calls to be actioned in a timely manner to maintain a high level of customer service and satisfaction. Work is administered through bespoke computer programmes and office applications such as MS Word, Excel, Service Manager HornBill and Outlook.

Experience in a similar role is advantageous, but you will need a proactive, can‑do attitude, clear thinking and the ability to adapt, as no two days are the same.

The post requires some lifting and you should be able to perform these tasks. A general knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety policies is desirable; training will be provided.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in practical maintenance and general repairs
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and manual handling techniques in the workplace
• Evidence of excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of IT and MS Office applications
• Flexibility in core working hours and geographical location

Helpful Evidence

• Customer service experience

This role is based at the Coldharbour Police Complex/Maidstone Police Station. You will support a wider county‑wide facilities team and therefore need a Full UK driving licence to visit locations and deliver support as required.

For more information, please contact Kelcie Winch by email at [e-mail].

Kent Police offer incremental increases within this salary band; the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £24,768.00.

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