Premises Maintenance Operative/Driver - Spalding/Boston

Lincolnshire-Police; Boston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Tal is seeking a proactive Premises Maintenance Operative/Driver to support day-to-day operations of our sites. The role covers caretaking, maintenance, porterage and driving duties to keep facilities safe, functional and welcoming.

Based mainly in Spalding with an option to start the day in Boston, you will carry out planned and reactive tasks, manage fleets and assist with events and office moves, using email and Excel to keep records up to date.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities/maintenance or caretaking roles.
• Strong communication with colleagues and customers.
• Able to use basic IT tools including email and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance checks and safety tests.
• Provide first-line maintenance and repairs to fixtures and equipment; escalate as needed.
• Inspect plant rooms and monitor building services daily.
• Assist with venue setup, events, and porterage duties.
• Support office moves and furniture relocations.
• Manage consumables, waste, and courier logistics.
• Drive vehicles to transport equipment, property and people between sites.
• Clean and maintain fleet vehicles and external grounds (grass, litter, snow).
• Update work records using email and Excel.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Team player

Communication skills

IT skills

Driving duties

Job description

Role type Police Staff

Permanent

Contract type Part Time

Salary (FTE) £24,747 (pro-rata'd)

Required Working Hours 33 hours across 5 days (to be agreed with the successful applicant)

Location Boston, Spalding

Grade/scale GRADE D

Vetting List MV

We welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.

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18/10/2026, 23:55

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Premises Maintenance Operative/Driver to join our team. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the day-to-day operation of our buildings and grounds. You'll be responsible for a range of caretaking, porterage, maintenance and driving duties, helping to ensure our facilities remain safe, functional and welcoming.

This role is primarily based in Spalding but there is opportunity to start your day in Boston.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks and health and safety checks, including testing alarms, emergency lighting and other building systems.
• Providing first-line maintenance and repairs to fixtures, fittings and equipment, escalating issues where specialist support is required.
• Conducting daily plant room inspections and monitoring building services.
• Supporting meetings, conferences and special events through venue set-up and porterage services.
• Assisting with office moves and furniture relocations.
• Managing consumable stocks, waste disposal and courier services.
• Driving a variety of vehicles to transport equipment, property and personnel between locations.
• Cleaning, checking and carrying out routine maintenance on fleet vehicles.
• Maintaining external grounds, including grass cutting, pruning, litter clearance, gritting and snow clearance.
• Using email and Excel to update and maintain work records.

Why This Role Matters

This role plays a key part in ensuring our buildings, vehicles and grounds are safe, well-maintained and operational. By providing essential facilities support, you'll help create an environment where colleagues can work effectively and services can be delivered efficiently to the communities we serve.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has practical maintenance, caretaking or facilities experience.
• Enjoys a varied role and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Has good communication skills and a positive, customer-focused approach.
• Can prioritise tasks and respond flexibly to operational demands.
• Is confident undertaking manual tasks and driving duties.
• Has basic IT skills, including the ability to use email and Excel.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness and service delivery.