Relief Courier Driver - zero hours

at  Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Force
Cambridgeshire Constabulary
HIDDEN - Role Type
Police Staff
Contract Duration
Permanent
Contract Type
Zero Hours
Department
Business Support
Location
Headquarters, Huntingdon, Cambs
Grade
Scale 2/3
Salary
£22,230
Please 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
Zero Hours
Closing Date
10/07/2024, 23:55
Job Description
We are now hiring for a Relief Courier Driver to join the Business Support team on a zero hour contract. This role is in place to cover the annual leave periods of the two full time Courier drivers, to ensure the vital service they provide, can continue to an expected level throughout the year. We estimate that this will equate to between 30-50 working days a year and will be weekdays only, working between 0730-1600.

ARE YOU THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE COURIER POSITION?

It is important to us that we hire someone with the right values and attitude that align with ours. Whether officer or staff, we are serving the public, and the policing Competency and Values Framework underpins everything we do. We are also looking for you to:

• Hold a full UK driving licence with no more than a maximum of 3 points
• Have great attention to detail
• Be proactive and use your initiative
• Take a solution-focused approach to any query or task
• Be a team player

If you think this could be the role for you, we encourage you to apply today. If you have any queries, you can contact the recruitment team via recruitment@bch.police.uk
To reach the hiring manager contact Carlie Ingham via carlie.ingham@cambs.police.uk
Cambridgeshire Constabulary celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented or minority groups.
Cambridgeshire Constabulary is a Disability Confident Employer. Should you require any reasonable adjustments for your application process, please contact the HR on 01438 757777. We also recognise the ‘offer an interview’ scheme; to candidates who meet the minimum requirement, regardless of any points system or portfolio gathering; and this is throughout promotion boards and the interview process. Where possible, we will also consider flexible working requests.

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.

WHAT DOES THE COURIER ROLE INVOLVE?

You will be working within a wider team of 8 people (Business Support HQ) with 2 direct Courier colleagues. The role involves collecting and transporting items such as DNA, drug and blood samples, crime property inc. firearms and cash, internal mail, Crown and Magistrate Court files. The area covered is Cambridgeshire, with daily trips to our partner Forces in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. You will also be responsible for undertaking daily maintenance on all mail and Business Support managed pool vehicles.

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.