Mechanical & Electrical Engineer (Headquarters, Maidstone)

Essex & Kent Police; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in Maidstone is seeking a full-time Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to handle project management and problem-solving tasks. The role requires experience in building services and health and safety. The starting salary is £50,370, with potential increases up to £56,889. Applicants must be UK residents and are encouraged to apply regardless of background. Please contact Andy Yeates for more information.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a building services environment.
• Evidence of health and safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mechanical & Electrical Services Manager.
• Triage and analyse problems ensuring statutory compliance.
• Manage projects and financial control.
• Support coordinated work across different locations.

Skills

Building services experience

Health and safety experience

Education

Professional qualifications and membership of relevant professional bodies

Job description

Details

• Location of Role: Maidstone
• Advert Closing Date: 10/12/2025
• Starting Salary: £50,370.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)
• Part/Full Time: Full Time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Mon-Fri
• Weekend/Evening Working: No

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to undertake the role of a full‑time Mechanical & Electrical Engineer within the Estate & Facilities Services Department based at Kent Police Headquarters, Maidstone. This challenging role requires triaging and analysing problems, making key decisions, ensuring statutory compliance, project management and financial control. Health and safety experience is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely in support of the Mechanical & Electrical Services Manager and the Estate Services & Facilities Services team as well as operational colleagues.
• Triage and analyse problems, make key decisions ensuring statutory compliance.
• Project management and financial control.
• Support coordinated work across different locations across the county.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience of working in a building services environment.
• Professional qualifications and membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Evidence of health and safety experience.

Salary

The base salary is £50,370.00, with potential incremental increases within this salary band, up to a maximum of £56,889.00.

Application Process

Please contact Andy Yeates ([e-mail]) for more information. Applications will be shortlisted solely on the content provided in the ‘reason for application’ question – including details of experience, skills and abilities that fit the role criteria. CVs, covering letters or attachments are not considered for shortlisting.

Equal Opportunities

Kent Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex or employment status. Please let us know if you require extra support during the application process.

Eligibility

Applicants must be UK residents with continuous residence for the last three years and not subject to restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. Exemption applies to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.