Transport Officer

Force- Cambridgeshire Constabulary- HIDDEN - Role Type- Police Staff- Contract Duration- Permanent- Contract Type- Full Time- Department- Headquarters- Location- Thorpe Wood- Grade- Scale 2/3- Salary- £22,101Please 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
- 29/05/2024, 23:55
- Job DescriptionThe role is based at Thorpe Wood Police Station in Peterborough. You will be working in the Fleet Department as part of a Team of four Transport Officers supporting operational policing by providing an effective delivery/collection service of all types of Fleet vehicles to and from the workshop in St Ives.

Key responsibilities are:
Working with minimum supervision, undertake ferrying of vehicles to/from workshops, dealerships, converters etc. Collection and delivery of vehicle spare parts to workshop to minimise vehicle downtime and therefore support operational Policing. Travel to Police Stations (where there are no vehicle workshop facilities) to start vehicles (with flat batteries etc.) Change wheels,

Undertake daily tasks on vehicles including checking fluid levels, tyre condition etc. Valet force vehicles (interior and exterior). Check vehicle logbooks for recorded defects and service mileage. Check vehicle for body damage and report any damage to the Fleet Department. Additionally assist in maintaining a clean, safe working environment.

Undertake day to day administration of the Traka system to ensure it is working correctly. Ensure all new vehicles are allocated to a Traka position and remove vehicles going for disposal. Report faults and liaise with Traka Tech Support to resolve any faults reported with the cabinets prior to engineer attendance.

Make sure all new vehicles are delivered with necessary equipment, such as fuel card and logbook.

We are looking for someone who possesses the following skills:

- The post holder must have a full UK Driving Licence (max. 3 points)
- Qualified to drive vehicles in Groups B, C1, D1
- Vocational experience of driving light commercial vehicles Group C1
- Vehicle valet experience in a commercial / work environment
- Work based experience of driver vehicle maintenance tasks. Experience of driving Group B+E
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good geographical knowledge of Cambridgeshire
- Previous customer facing experience.
- Good fitness standard to undertake tasks involved.
- Demonstrate a flexible approach to working
- Ability to work unsupervised

**Additional Information**

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

**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 Cambridgeshire 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**:

- Access to the local government pension scheme (police staff) or Police pension scheme (Police officers) including career average, employer contributions and death in service.
- Paid leave days depending on force and length of service (police staff - 24 to 33 days, police officers 22 to 30 days).
- Paid sick leave of six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
- Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (dependent on service).
- Carers and discretionary leave.
- Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job share, annualised hours and agile working (depending on role requirements).
- Gym facilities, weekly yoga classes, exercise classes, squash facilities, exercise space etc. are available (depending on location).
- Each force has its own sports or sports and social club, offering discounts, trips, and events.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Access to Blue Light Card providing discounts to Emergency Services on the high street and online.
- Access to Police Mutual providing financial support including savings plans, insurance, breakdown cover, loans and independent financial advice.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Various support groups including Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Support Group, Christian Police Association (CPA), Disability Awareness Network (DAWN), Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual & transgender (LGBT), Menopause Action Group, Police Chaplains.
- Access to a Trade Union (UNISON)/Staff Association (F