Handyperson/Driver (Facilities Site Technician)

Avon and Somerset Police are seeking a proactive and motivated individual to become part of our Site Facilities team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our Facilities Officers to ensure the safe, efficient and effective maintenance of our premises, grounds, vehicle fleet, and equipment.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with day-to-day facilities operations, helping to maintain high standards across our sites, and coordinating the delivery and collection of goods and equipment between force locations and other destinations as required.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, takes pride in attention to detail and values contributing to the smooth running of essential services.

Three posts are currently available:

• Almondsbury, full-time 37 hours per week. The working pattern will be agreed within the hours of 08:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, and 08:00 to 15:30 on Fridays.
• Wilfred Fuller, part-time 30 hours per week - The working pattern will be agreed within the hours of 07:00 to 16:00, Monday to Thursday
• Mobile (based at Kenneth Steel House), full-time 37 hours per week- Monday to Thursday 0800-1600 and Friday 0800-1530

Please note that a 6 month reserve bank will be held for future opportunities aligned to this role profile. This may include part time or full time opportunities, as well as other contract types and locations.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role your main responsibilities will be:

• Assisting with office moves including the removal and storage of furniture.
• Driving to and from force locations, occasionally driving outside of the force area
• Undertaking vehicle maintenance
• Monitor and respond to verbal and IT based demand for services, operating and maintaining both electronic and manual record systems

Qualifications & experience needed:

• Hold a full current driving licence-Due to the requirement to drive all our police vehicles you must be over 21 years of age.
• Ability to act on own initiative with minimum supervision
• The post holder will have previous experience in a similar environment.

Additional Information:

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

If you would like to find out more about this role please contact: [email protected]

Shortlisting to take place Friday 26th October 2026.

Interviews to take place week commencing 2nd November 2026.

About us

Pension Benefit

A pension that grows with you, whatever stage you’re at

Alongside your salary, you’ll be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by Peninsula Pensions. This is a high‑quality defined benefit pension, providing a secure, inflation‑linked income for life, based on your earnings and length of service.

If you’re early in your career, it’s a valuable way to start building long‑term financial security from day one, with employer contributions that significantly boost the value of every pound you pay in.

If you’re more experienced, the scheme offers a level of certainty and stability that is now rare, helping you plan confidently for the future with predictable retirement income and benefits for your dependants.

Find out more: https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/local-government/

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Closing Date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

• National Insurance Number
• Identification Detail e.g. passport
• Address information including proof
• Referee information
• Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
• Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.

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