OPCC Facilities Officer - Basingstoke - HC620993

TN United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Officer to join their dynamic team in Basingstoke. This role involves ensuring the operational integrity of police estates through planned and reactive maintenance. You will engage with building users, manage compliance, and ensure that maintenance tasks are executed safely and efficiently. If you have a strong background in facilities management and are passionate about contributing to public service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment that values career progression and offers a range of benefits, including generous leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Salary sacrifice scheme for ultra-low emission vehicles

Blue Light card membership

Career progression and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a facilities role.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance of the operational police estate.
• Engage with building users and maintain high standards in compliance.
• Ensure safety and efficiency in maintenance tasks.

Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Building Systems

Maintenance Practices

Computer Literacy

Job description

Location: Based at the Basingstoke Police Investigation Centre Station, covering the North area

Hours: 37.00 hours per week

Contract: Full-time and permanent

Salary: Scale 4 (£26,106.00 – £28,653.00 per annum)

Closing Date: 05 May 2025
Interviews will take place on 20 May 2025

The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) supports the Police and Crime Commissioner serving Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The OPCC provides a link between Hampshire & Isle Wight Constabulary (HIOWC) and the communities they serve through setting the budget and holding the Chief Constable to account in the delivery of an efficient and effective service.

The main function of the OPCC’s Facilities Management (FM) team is to maintain all Police estates across the county, keeping them safe and fit for purpose.

About the Role

The Northern FM team covers the North of Hampshire, from Aldershot, across to Basingstoke, and down to Eastleigh. Your role will be to deliver the day-to-day planned and reactive maintenance of the operational police estate.

As a visible part of the Estates Team, you will engage with building users and proactively record building issues to maintain high standards in building compliance. You will ensure that when failures occur or serious works are undertaken, they are done safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

To view the full role profile, please click here.

About You

We are looking for someone with at least 3 years of experience in a similar facilities role. You should have good time management and prioritisation skills and be comfortable working alone and as part of a team.

You should possess well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to engage with people at all levels across the estate.

Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, and relevant regulations is required.

You must be computer literate and confident in learning new systems.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

Benefits of working for the OPCC

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous annual leave allowance;
• Access to a salary sacrifice scheme for ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEV);
• Blue Light card membership;
• Career progression, development, and secondment opportunities.

How to apply

We are recruiting Facilities Officers in Portsmouth, Southampton, Basingstoke, and Netley. Please apply once, selecting the location most suitable for you.

Follow the online application link to submit your application, including personal details and responses to pre-screen questions.

Ensure you:

• Attach a cover letter of no more than one page explaining your motivation for applying;
• Provide answers to the shortlisting questions below, each no more than 400 words;
• Describe any experience in Facilities, construction, or transferable skills relevant to this role;
• Explain your experience with computerized FM systems and handheld reporting tools for statutory record keeping and PPMs.

For an information discussion about this role, contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected]

The OPCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults, reflecting this in all recruitment and selection practices.

We are dedicated to equal opportunities and do not discriminate based on gender, disability, age, ethnicity, marital status, creed, sexuality, or trade union activity unless a GOQ applies.