Position Details
- Division / Department – Estates and Facilities Management
- Grade – Grade 10
- Status – Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
- Contract Type – Permanent
- Salary Grade Range – £35,772 – £39,276
- Working Hours – 37.0 Hours per Week
- Shift Allowance – Yes
- Politically Restricted – No
- Location – Multiple Locations (see advert)
Note: Starting salary is usually at the bottom of the range and is pro‑rata if working hours are less than full time.
Chief Constables’ Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
The Role & Key Responsibilities
From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference. It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our in-house Estates Maintenance Team, helping to maintain and support critical infrastructure across the Sussex Police Estate.
In this varied and hands‑on role, you will carry out electrical repairs, planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and minor installation works on single and three‑phase electrical systems and associated equipment. You will play a key role in diagnosing faults, responding promptly to breakdowns, and ensuring that electrical systems remain safe, compliant, and fully operational.
As part of the Estates Maintenance Team, you will be responsible for delivering both planned preventative maintenance and reactive works, ensuring equipment is serviced, maintained, tested, and calibrated in accordance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and organisational policies and procedures. Your expertise will contribute to the reliable operation of police facilities that support frontline and operational policing.
Customer service is central to this role. You will regularly liaise with internal stakeholders to understand reported faults, provide technical advice, and keep customers informed on progress and outcomes. Strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem‑solving, and the ability to build effective working relationships are therefore essential.
Location and Hours
This role is based at Hammonds Drive Patrol Centre, Eastbourne, working Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, with a 30‑minute lunch break.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional in‑house team where your technical skills will directly support the delivery of vital policing services across Sussex.
Skills & Experience
- NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
- Electrical of Mechanical – City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent
- City & Guilds 18th Edition (We will consider 17th edition)
- Inspection and Testing 2391/2 or equivalent
- AM2
- Extensive experience working within commercial building environments.
- Proven ability to install, repair, inspect, test, and maintain electrical installations safely and efficiently.
- Strong understanding of current electrical regulations, standards, and best practice.
- Experience completing and certifying electrical works, including Electrical Installation Certificates, Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), and Minor Works Certificates.
- Ability to diagnose faults and implement effective solutions with minimal disruption to building operations
- Excellent technical knowledge and problem‑solving abilities.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders, including customers, colleagues, and non‑technical audiences.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality workmanship.
- Effective team player with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
- Self‑motivated, reliable, and capable of working independently when required
- Full current UK driving licence.
- Commitment to maintaining health and safety standards and delivering excellent customer service
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi‑time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
- career progression
- contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
- generous annual leave allowance
- discounts for everyday spend
- on‑site gyms and a range of sports clubs
- generous and supportive parental leave
- financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
- discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Further Information
If you would like further information or to discuss more about the role, please contact the Hiring Manager: David Goodchild on 07825 026010 or email david.goodchild@sussex.police.uk
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It’s important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we’ll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti‑racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti‑racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti‑racism statement here.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
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