Vacancy Information
This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst continuing to be two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.
Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.
Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowance and hours.
Division / Department - Operations Command
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Grade - Surrey Police Grade D / Sussex Police Grade 7
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £24,075 - £27,303 / Sussex Police £22,677 - £24,552
Politically Restricted - No
Unsocial Hours Allowance - No
Location - Lewes
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
The Role
To assist the deployment of logistical equipment to support the force and operations command in managing large scale operations, major incidents and civil emergencies.
To oversee and maintain all logistical equipment and testing to ensure kit remains deployable and fit for purpose.
Key Responsibilities
Provide a dedicated Logistics role on behalf of Operations Command.
Provide advice and guidance to operational police supervisors on the assessment and provision of logistical equipment in support of Force operations and significant incidents and ensure a prompt response to operational incidents with the delivery of such logistical equipment.
Responsible for ensuring that departmental vehicles are serviced and VOSA tested (where necessary) at the appropriate times, are well maintained.
Responsible for ensuring that all Operations Command Logistics equipment within both force areas is audited, well maintained, serviced and kept in full working order ensuring it remains serviceable and available for deployment, and that equipment is replaced or updated where necessary.
Conduct research into specialist equipment required by Operations Command, involving liaison with external manufacturers and suppliers, testing of such equipment, composing written reports in support of large-scale purchases and improvements for logistics equipment.
To be part of the 24 hour response capability of the Operation Planning Team. Provide a dedicated logistics role in large policing operations as part of the logistics team.
Responsible for preparing logistical equipment and resources as required for regular team training days to ensure that all staff and officers are well versed in the deployment and usage of all equipment.
To undertake all such other duties to the grade and character of work as may be required, including the specific duties of similar work or lesser graded posts.
Skills & Experience
Essential
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent. IT literate in Microsoft programs, particularly word, excel and mapping systems.
Experience of producing concise, comprehensive reports and logistics plans often set to tight deadlines, including liaising with internal and external partners.
Ability to work unsupervised as the dedicated logistics planner and coordinate work within the team. Experience of working in a pressurised environment.
Experience of undertaking minor maintenance of vehicles (changing tyres, replacing light bulbs, general safety checks).
Able to work hours flexibly in accordance with the operational needs including weekends and unsociable hours.
Good negotiation skills Good communication skills Planning and organising skills Evidence of Good decision-making skills Ability to work and contribute within a small team effectively.
The post holder must have a driving licence and be able to travel. Able to lift and carry heavy operational equipment safely. Willingness and requirement to pass an enhanced level of vetting.
Desirable
Wider knowledge and understanding of policing operations including internal departments and external agencies.
Knowledge and understanding of a police response to a major incident.
Knowledge of the law and human rights. Experience of delivering training on a small scale and/or instructing people in the safe use of items of equipment.
Aptitude to learn the relevant testing measures regarding CBRN equipment maintenance.
Manual handling awareness.
Police driving permit holding categories 4x4, trailer towing, vans, winching (these can be obtained once in post)
Further Information
Please contact Chris Dingle, Operations Planning Supervisor, 01273015670 or
07471027228 or email christopher.dingle@sussex.police.uk if you would like further information about the vacancy.
Additional Information
Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
Surrey Police and Sussex Police work together in collaboration for this role, however they remain two different employers, with differing pay scales, allowances and terms and conditions including hours of employment.
If you are an internal candidate and are conditionally offered the role your attendance record and any reasonable adjustments already in place will be discussed with yourself and your current line manager. If you are successful in your application, you may be required to resign and transfer your employment, taking on the Terms & Conditions and pay scales of the Lead Force (if this is not your existing Home Force).
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.
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