Logistics Driver

Sussex Police; Lewes; Sur place; GBP 25 713 - 27 204; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career progression

Contributory pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

On-site gyms and sports clubs

Financial and mental wellbeing guidance

Résumé du poste

Sussex Police is looking for a part-time Postal Service Operative to ensure the safe transport of mail and parcels between police sites. You will manage incoming and outgoing mail for the Force from Sussex Police HQ while providing daily courier services.

The position requires good organizational skills, physical fitness, and the ability to communicate effectively. The salary range is £25,713 – £27,204, depending on experience, with a flexible working approach.

Qualifications

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift and carry.

Responsabilités

• Deliver a high quality postal service for the Force.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail from the mail-room.
• Provide a daily scheduled courier service to designated hubs.

Connaissances

Good organisational skills

Attention to detail

Research and problem solving skills

Good communication skills

Literacy and computer literate, including basic Excel

Self-motivated

Physically fit

Driving licence and ability to drive a large van

Description du poste

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.

Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.

Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.

Division / Department – Forcewide
Grade – Surrey Police Grade C / Sussex Police Grade 6
Status – Part Time
Contract Type – Permanent
Salary Grade Range – Surrey Police £24,810 – £26,875 / Sussex Police £25,713 – £27,204
Working Hours – 14.8 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance – No
Politically Restricted – No
Location – Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro‑rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constable’s Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

In this post you will be responsible for delivering a high quality postal service to the Force ensuring the safe and secure transport of mail and parcels between Sussex Police sites. This will also include daily deliveries and collections of mail, forensic exhibits and uniform from Surrey Police HQ as well as various ad hoc courier requests.

You will manage incoming and outgoing mail for the Force from the mail‑room at Sussex Police HQ.

If you have a positive approach to delivering a responsive and efficient service, this could be the role for you.

Main responsibilities will include:

• To collect and deliver mail, parcels, supplies: including transportation of firearms, forensic science exhibits, PPE supplies and other transportable items or equipment.
• To provide a daily scheduled Force courier service delivering post and any other items to designated hubs across the Force area.
• To provide a daily scheduled Force courier service delivering post and any other items to Surrey Police Headquarters.
• To provide a daily scheduled centralised franking service for external Force mail.
• To provide a postal tracking service for important, urgent, high value or critical items.
• To provide a responsive ad hoc collection and delivery service on demand from requests sent to the Estates and Facilities Help‑desk.
• To assist with general logistical support services, which may include out of force locations, as required.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser graded post.

Skills & Experience

• Good organisational skills
• Attention to detail – logical method of working
• Research and problem solving skills
• Good communication skills (be able to talk at all levels)
• Good level of literacy / computer literate, including basic use of EXCEL
• Ability to work on own and be self‑motivated
• Physically fit and able to lift and carry
• Be methodical, logical and detail oriented
• Well motivated, enthusiastic and well‑organised
• Full driving licence and ability to drive a large van

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi‑time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on‑site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti‑racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti‑racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti‑racism statement here .

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.