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Handyperson/Driver
Avon and Somerset Constabulary —Avonmouth
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Trainee Transport Operator
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Customer Delivery Driver - Clevedon Superstore
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Warehouse Operative
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- Employee assistance programme
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RoRo HGV Driver/Yard Operative - Hartcliffe - Fixed Term Contract
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- £35,031.40 a year
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Skip Lorry Driver
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- £150 - £200 a day
- Part-time
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- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
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jefferis engineering ltd —Bristol
- £20 an hour
- Overtime
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- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
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Customer Delivery Driver - Bradley Stoke Extra
Tesco UK —Bristol
- £14.18 - £15.45 an hour
- Full-time
- School
7d
Customer Delivery Driver - Bristol Brislington Extra
Tesco UK —Brislington
- £14.18 - £15.45 an hour
- Full-time
- School
Class 1 Day Shunter
Willmotts Transport Limited —Shepton Mallet
- From £680 a week
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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Concrete Pump and RMX Plant Operative
Breedon Group plc —Glastonbury
- Full-time
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- Driving
- Communication skills
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Tesco UK —Bristol
- £14.18 - £15.45 an hour
- Full-time
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4d
Kitchen Supervisor
Fire and Flank —Cardiff
- £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
10d
HGV Grab Driver
M&M Muck Services Ltd —Bristol
- £15 - £18 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
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Handyperson/Driver

Avon and Somerset Constabulary -
Avonmouth

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
£25,242 - £26,703 a year
10 days ago

Qualifications

Driving Licence

Full job description

Handyperson / Driver – Transport Services

Could you help us to keep our busy Avonmouth vehicle workshop running smoothly? Are you looking for a role that supports our vehicle technicians to keep our emergency vehicle fleet on the road?

An opportunity has become available within our Transport Services Department for a Handyperson / Driver to join our team. You will work alongside our team of vehicle technicians to assist with the general maintenance of our workshop and fleet from our Avonmouth workshop.

In this role, you’ll work alongside another Handyperson and be ready to turn your hand to anything (with the right training and support, of course). You may be completing general maintenance in our workshop, or assisting with loading and unloading deliveries, or assisting with the delivery and collection of vehicles across the UK. You’ll play a critical role keeping our workshop safe and maximising vehicle uptime.

Role Description

As our Handyperson / Driver, you’ll support colleagues across the department. You’ll be responsible for the upkeep of our building and assist with tasks to keep our vehicles o the road as much as we can. You don’t need any experience of working in a workshop environment, but being able to turn your hand to general maintenance building repairs is essential.

Main Responsibilities

Undertaking minor maintenance of police vehicles/cycles, including changing wheels, light bulbs, checks of fuel, oil, water, tyres and regular cleaning (washing and vacuuming).
Ensuring that the workshop area is clean (whilst we have a cleaning contract for our office areas, our Handyperson is responsible for the cleanliness of the workshop area, including clearing spillages, emptying bins etc.)
Vehicle movements in the yard, to ensure that the parking area is suitably arranged
Conducting our weekly fire alarm and safety checks (including completing regular Health & safety checks, regular fire tests, regular checks of first aid kits and eye wash stations etc.)
Carrying out minor repairs, maintenance and improvements to offices, buildings, grounds, services, vehicles, and equipment, including general decorating (not at height) where required
Co-ordinating the collection of general and secure waste from site in readiness for disposal via licensed contractors.
De-kitting vehicles of any sensitive equipment to include the removal of radio equipment, Telematics and Wi-Fi units (as trained).
Undertaking the hand-over of vehicles at the workshop, provide basic awareness instruction regarding controls, features, fittings etc.
Undertaking general driving duties as directed to include conveyance of passengers, goods, equipment, waste, materials, and vehicles. This may include occasional national travel.
Assisting with receiving goods / deliveries and store items to our workshop as directed by the Stores department, assisting with their distribution to all sites, as required. This may require the use of a forklift (we’ll train the right applicant for this).
Monitor and maintain stock levels of vehicle, facilities or janitorial stores, re-ordering goods and equipment when required.
Taking and reading gas, electricity, solar and fuel oil meters and diesel/petrol levels by dip/pump and report findings to line manager.
Escorting or supervising visitors and contractors to our site to maintain safety and security.
Liaising with our facilities team to record and report building defects or site maintenance requests

Security Vetting

It is the policy of the Avon & Somerset Constabulary to conduct security checks on all staff in line with the National Vetting Policy.

Additional information:

Working Hours:

The working hours will be core office hours, however, start and end times can be agreed between 0730-1700 to suit the role holder and the Constabulary. This is a part-time position over three days, which can be agreed with the role holder but must include a Friday.

Reporting Line:

This role directly reports to a Workshop Controller.

Interview Process Timescales:

Shortlisting will take place w/c 10th June 2026

In person interviews will take place: 16th/17th & 18th June 2026

This role will be based at our Avonmouth workshop. Please check that you can travel to the workshop as public transport is limited at this location.

Further Information

If you have any queries or wish to find out any further details before applying for this role please contact the hiring manager, [email protected]

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Find out more about our benefits and culture

Please note: 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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