Fleet Support Unit Assistant - Watford, United Kingdom - Hertfordshire Police

Hertfordshire Police

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Watford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Force - Hertfordshire Constabulary

Role Type - Police Staff

Contract Duration - Permanent

Contract Type - Full Time

Department - Fleet

Location - Watford

Grade - A3

Salary 1
- £25713

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Hours / Week - 37

Closing Date

24/03/2024, 23:55

Job Description - Role information - The Fleet Support Unit Assistant is required to assist in ensuring that all Force vehicles/bicycles are available and ready for service.

They are instrumental in utilising the Traka key system to ensure that vehicles are serviced on schedule and also manage the movement of and assist in repair and replacement of wheels and tyres and other small parts for both vehicles and bicycles required at a local level.- To monitor the Traka boards at their allocated stations to ensure that the data entered by vehicle users is consistent and accurate and that vehicle keys are being returned to the boards in line with the force standard operating procedures.

To update Traka user data to ensure that authorised users have access to the appropriate vehicles and to deal with any local problems with access to vehicle keys.

To monitor electronic asset register to ensure the bicycles can be tracked and located effectively.

To assist in ensuring that all Force owned / borrowed vehicles and bicycles are available and 'fit' for service (routine servicing / defect reporting etc). Carryout routine vehicle/bicycle safety inspections at stations to ensure all damage /defects have been reported. Move vehicles/bicycles from stations and /or other locations to the fleet workshop or other locations as and when required. Ensure Fuel Cards; Log Books and equipment etc are supplied to the correct vehicles. Contact and manage as required external fleet service providers i.e. Windscreen Repairers / Halfords. Attending 'closed' stations as required so that Force Recovery Contractors can access / remove brokendown vehicles.
Traka to ensure boards are working correctly and organise technical support from the manufacturer to deal with hardware or software issues at their designated stations.
Manage the movement of wheels & tyres required at a local level to cover punctures / damage etc, assisting with the replacement of damage / punctured wheels at stations, ensuring processes are adhered to and an audit trail maintained.
Undertake routine maintenance and simple repairs (flat batteries / bulbs / wipers / punctures etc) to ensure allocated vehicles/bicycles are available for use.
Required to hold a Full Driving License
Prepared to obtain a qualification in basic bicycle maintenance & safety procedures (2 day course)
Able to undertake a substantial degree of manual & administrative work which will include changing and transporting tyres
Experience of working within a customer focused role
Able to organize their workload and work with mínimal supervision
Able to collate facts & figures
Able to operate a range of equipment both manual & computer based
We analyse critically
We are innovative and openminded
We take ownership
We deliver, support and inspire

Please note:

If you are shortlisted for interview you will be expected to evidence against all 6 personal qualities and the entry requirements stipulated in the role profile.
For further information or an informal chat please contact Lynda Lawson on
Additional Information

Internal applicants within Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary or Hertfordshire Constabulary (BCH), should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on Word/PDF document.

This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process.

Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer. If a redeployee is successful and accepts an offer, they will remain on their home force's terms and conditions.

It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities.

Why work for Hertfordshire Constabulary?
We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you.

Benefits include: