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Job Description
Previous applicants who have not previously been successful for this role in the last 6 months are not eligible to apply on this occasion.
Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.
An opportunity exists to join Fleet and Logistic to assist in the provision of Transport Operations day driver service delivery to the force. You will be part of a professional dedicated team and will need to be flexible in your approach.
Responsibilities;
- The provision of a dispatch service in support of force wide LPAs and departments and occasionally outside the force area.
- Mail scanning.
- Forensic services and firearm collection and delivery.
- Police vehicle collection and delivery for routine service maintenance and repair.
- You will be required to drive dispatch vans and cars and may occasionally be required to drive other vehicles dependent upon your driving licence categories
Essential:
- An un-endorsed driving licence with B licence entitlement.
- Experience of driving and operating a range of cars and light commercial vehicles including daily checks and routine maintenance necessary and appropriate to maintain roadworthy conditions. - Ability to comply with the necessary Force driving standards of competence.
- Ability to dynamically risk asses the suitability to lift/move equipment/goods weighing up to 25kg using mechanical aids where necessary
- Good interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- To have a good knowledge of roads in the force area and nationally.
- Computer literacy to facilitate updating of fleet management software with daily driving records and usage of other systems as necessary.
Desirable:
- To hold a first aid at work certificate.
- Possession of BE C1 C1E D1 and D1E licence entitlement or be willing to undertake training to achieve the required standard to enable driving and operating a range of personnel carriers and light commercial vehicles including daily checks and routine maintenance necessary to maintain roadworthy conditions.
- Possession of a police driving authority.
Vetting:Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearancescrutiny prior to commencing their role this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.
Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.
Interviews: TBC
Contact:For further information contact
Benefit Statement
By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including:
- Fair remuneration with progression opportunities and access to a very competitive pension scheme.
- Enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements.
- Discounts across travel parking daily costs of living and leisure activities.
A comprehensive well being package including 24/7 support free eye tests and flu jabs.
West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.
It is important to notethat there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example:in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume seasonal and high-peak times the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled these circumstances the employer could select the candidates whobestmeet the essential criteria for the job as they would do for non-disabled applicants.
Diversity and Inclusion Vision: Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds
Employment Type
Full-Time
