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.
Reporting to the Fleet Supplies Managerthe post holder will be responsible for overseeingthe supply of vehicle spare parts for all West Midlands Police vehicles. (Various manufacturers / Plant i.e. generators / motorcycles & commercials.
At short notice you may be asked to work outside normal working hours to assist with on-going force operations.
Key responsibilities:
Supply parts for all Police miscellaneous emergency equipment. Inc Tents Lighting straps and winches
Supply all Livery for Police Vehicles
Supply spare parts for Police trailers
Supply of blue light emergency equipment for conversion and repairs
Liaise with suppliers / Reps on parts
Checking stock deliveries against invoices and certify receipt
Processing of invoices and credit notes
Supply and monitor of Technician / Workshop tools
Driving duties when required / parts Collection &vehicle collection
Collate information when required for obsolete stock
Best value awareness price comparison sheet
Raising of orders onto IT IPROC system
Booking of parts out on to Job cards and updating IT (Tranman) systems
Matching Tranman to Job Card on completion of Job
Checking / Testing and re issuing part worn stock
Warranty claim / surcharge parts and paperwork
Undertake stock checks at specified periods during the year.
Use a Fleet Management IT system (Tranman)
Essential Skills:
Working knowledge of Microsoft products
Experience of working on their own initiative and within a team environment
Experience of working with all levels of management
Experience of working in partnership with external supplier
Experience of using a Fleet Management System/Parts supply System
Ability to use external parts catalogues
Proven experience in negotiation processes would be an advantage
Minimum of GCSE or equivalent qualification in maths and English
Proven verbal and written communication skills at all levels of an organisation
Desirable Skills:
Understanding of stock levels would be an advantage
Knowledge of COSHH would be an advantage
Knowledge of stock taking procedures would be an advantage.
Proven experience in prioritisation workload would be an advantage
Knowledge of vehicles and vehicle parts would be an advantage
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 wellbeing package including 24/7 support free eye tests and flu jabs
Comprehensive benefits including pension Blue Light Card and employee assistance programme.
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: Successful applicants will be subject to a medical assessment which may include a drug or hearing test.
Interviews: TBC
Hours/Location: 07:00 - 15:30pm Logistics Centre
Contact:If you have any queries regarding this position please contact
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 through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
West Midlands Police is the second largest police force in the country, covering an area of 348 square miles and serving a population of almost 2.8 million. The region sits at the very heart of the country and covers the three major centres of Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton. I ... View more