Lead by the Head of Estates and Facilities, the Estates and Facilities department consists of two internal divisions, Estates who are responsible for the delivery of Capital projects and property matters and Facilities who are responsible for the day to day service delivery and compliance of the estate.

Based at Welwyn Garden City HQ, the Estates and Facilities team are responsible for ensuring the Constabulary’s buildings are compliant and fit for purpose and services provided provide value for money in addition to providing professional advice and support to the police and crime commissioner on estates matters.

The role of Building Services Apprentice is a recently created position within the Facilities department created to provide additional support and succession planning within the hard services element of the facilities division reporting in to the Technical FM and working alongside the Facilities Assistants and Senior Engineer.

This role entails working with both internal colleagues and external service suppliers to ensure the constabulary’s building systems such has heating, cooling and electrical supplies are maintained in an optimal condition and compliant with statutory legislation at all times.

We are looking for a candidate that has a willingness to learn and develop their skills further in relation to Building Services and contract management. You will require a building services M&E related qualification, valid driving license and be able to provide some experience of working within the sector as an engineer. In return, the position offers a clear structure to support future career progression opportunities, and the ability for you to enhance your skills further by undertaking additional training and qualification.

Key Responsibilities;

• To support in managing Mechanical & Electrical projects and works.
• To assist in ensuring that the legislative (including Health and Safety) and business
• requirements are met in the most cost-effective way.
• To assist in ensuring that the requirements of contracts relating to Mechanical and Electrical installations are met.
• Provide engineering advice on property management and energy management issues to support the most effective use of property and plant throughout the Constabulary
• Provide general office support to meet the needs of operational management both in terms of cost and quality.

For the purposes of the application, you will be expected to provide evidence against the personal qualities below and the entry requirements (Max 250 words each):

• We are collaborative
• We analyse critically
• We take ownership
• We are innovative and open-minded
• Entry requirements

For further information, please contact Head of Facilities Tyrone Frost tyrone.frost@herts.police.uk

All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period in order to apply for this role.

Internal applicants within Hertfordshire Constabulary, should upload either a CV or a completed ‘Staff internal role summary’ form, which can be found in the vacancy documents below. Please note you will be required to provide evidence against the competencies listed above. Please see attached role profile for guidance.

External applicants should ensure that your current CV is uploaded and provide evidence against the competencies listed above. Please see attached role profile for guidance. To ensure the recruitment process is fair and equal, please do not include personal details on your CV other than your name.

This force is a Disability Confident Leader. Should you require any workplace adjustments for your recruitment journey with us which you have not informed us of, please contact us on 01438 757777 or email us on careers@bch.police.uk and we will be happy to support you. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.

Everyone at Hertfordshire Constabulary takes personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish.

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