SYP - Assistant Mechanical & Electrical Surveyor

Carbrook - Force HQ, Sheffield
£26,016 - £29,793
Permanent

Role: Assistant Mechanical and Electrical Surveyor

Department: Facilities Management

Location: Carbrook House, Force HQ, Sheffield

Salary: £26,016 - £29,793

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

 

Role Purpose:

We are currently looking for an Assistant Mechanical and Electrical Surveyor to inspect and report on work required of possible maintenance and repairs required to police buildings, as a result of requests from districts and departments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead on the implementation and management of corporate facilities systems relating to security, access and intruder alarms.
  • Actively assist in the delivery of all aspects of project work relevant to FM and supporting projects across South Yorkshire Police.
  • Liaise with the M&E Engineer, Building Surveyors and Business Managers in the programming, implementation and monitoring of planned maintenance works.
  • Liaise with Buildings Engineers, Assistant Buildings Engineers and Handy persons over matters relating to all maintenance and repairs, including the day to day running of plant.
  • Undertake design work on minor capital and planned maintenance schemes.
  • Management of automatic meter readers (AMR) across the Force estate, ensuring the accuracy of utilities readings for billing purposes.
  • Assist with running planned maintenance programmes relating to mechanical and electrical plant within the Force buildings, including annual maintenance programmes for security, access and specialist equipment.
  • Undertake the supervision of project works on site to ensure delivery of work to specification and quality standards, and to undertake spot checks to monitor progress and costs.
  • Work as part of the designated project team, assisting team members, partners, statutory bodies and external agencies to ensure the delivery of required outcomes and key milestones.
  • Prepare scheme briefs and business cases to secure funding to generate savings relevant to a diverse range of project work.
  • Liaise with Help Desk staff to co-ordinate and plan work for efficient delivery.
  • Provide specialist advice on any new schemes relating to mechanical, electrical, security and access installations, ensuring consistency in all Force buildings.
  • Liaise with Business Managers and outside organisations to deliver key facilities management projects on behalf of the FM Service.
  • Prepare concise technical reports and, where appropriate, make recommendations in relation to any improvements to the efficient functioning of buildings.
  • Health and safety compliance including the control of contractors.
  • Professionally represent the Force at any internal or external meetings, workshops and conferences.
  • Keep abreast of organisational developments associated with all aspects of facilities management.
  • Undertake any other duties relevant to and commensurate with the post.

Skills and experience:

This includes the following essential criteria:

  • Practical working knowledge in the area of Facilities management and experience in the maintenance of buildings and building services.
  • Currently holds a recognised qualification in Building Services engineering and/or facilities management to Level 3 - City & Guild/ONC etc and be able to demonstrate supervisory/management experience.
  • Current experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and an Asset Management System.
  • Knowledge of current health & safety legislation, and buildings regulations.
  • Ability to travel throughout the Force area.
  • An ability to work outside normal working hours and/or attend conferences/workshops on behalf of the Force which may necessitate overnight stays

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position, please refer to the attached role profile.

Benefits:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Flexible and agile working
  • Generous ‘family’ leave
  • Voluntary CPD Events for all staff to allow continuous development
  • Mentoring & Coaching Scheme
  • Paid Professional Subscriptions when relevant to role
  • Access to a range of occupational health facilities
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Employee assistance service ( accessible 24/7)
  • Additional benefits for Westfield Health members
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Sports and Social Club

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 3 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

All tattoos and piercings must be in line with South Yorkshire Police’s Appearance and Standards policy. Tattoos visible on your face, neck, hands or head are not permitted. Any tattoos which could be deemed inappropriate or cause offence will also not be accepted. If you have tattoos, you will need to make a declaration at the time of application.

Closing Date:

8th December 2020 at 23:55

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made with the Talent Acquisition Manager, Recruitment and the Line Manager for the role.

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact David Morgan on 0114 2963828. Please do not contact this number for an application form.

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Diversity & Inclusion:

South Yorkshire Police welcome applications from under-represented communities. For further information on diversity and inclusion within South Yorkshire Police, please visit the diversity and inclusion page:

https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/sign-up/join-team-syp/diversity-in-the-force/

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