S26-272 HQ Facilities & Compliance Operative (LC4)

Lancashire Constabulary; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Sick pay provisions

Hybrid / Agile working

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gyms

Blue Light Scheme discounts

Job summary

Lancashire Constabulary HQ is seeking a proactive, highly organised Facilities & Compliance Operative to support the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of Force Headquarters facilities. You will undertake statutory checks, supervise contractors, assist with office moves and conference setups, and ensure a secure, well-maintained environment for staff and visitors. Hybrid working arrangements may apply.

Qualifications

• IOSH Working Safely certificate or willingness to complete within 12 months.
• City & Guilds Level 3 Health and Safety qualifications or willingness to work towards within 2 years.
• Full valid UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory and regulatory competent person checks including fire alarm testing, extinguishers, emergency lighting, water hygiene testing, and fire doors checks.
• Complete weekly/monthly/quarterly compliance checklists and provide reports as requested.
• Carry out divisional logistical space/office moves and conference set-ups.
• Chaperone external contractors on site during works at the estate.

Skills

IOSH Working Safely certificate

Health and Safety qualifications

UK Manual Driving Licence

Job description

Lancashire Constabulary is seeking a proactive and highly organised HQ Facilities & Compliance Operative to support the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of Force Headquarters facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• To be responsible for undertaking statutory and regulatory ‘competent person’ weekly/monthly and quarterly compliance checks, including but not exclusive fire alarm testing, visual extinguishers, visual emergency lighting, water hygiene testing and fire doors checks.
• Completion of weekly/monthly quarterly compliance checklist and to provide any report as and when requested.
• To be responsible for carrying out divisional logistical space/office moves and re-locations and office/conference set-ups.
• To chaperone external contractors on site whilst they undertake works on the Constabulary’s estate.

Skills And Experience

• IOSH working safely certificate or willing to work towards within 12 months
• Health and Safety related qualifications to City and Guilds Level 3 or willing to work towards within 2 years.
• Full valid UK Manual Driving Licence

Vetting And Medical

Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.

Benefits

• 25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
• Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
• Sick pay provisions
• Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
• Option to become a member of the onsite unions
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
• Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)

Closing date: Monday 10th August 2026 at 10am.

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