Central Property Operative

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work in the Tascor Central Property Store based at Middlesbrough Police Station.

You will be part of a team who are responsible for the management of evidence recovered by Cleveland Police and lost & found property handed in by the public to the force. You will travel around the force area moving items of property, the disposal of items, and the return of items to members of the public. This role requires a full valid driving licence, involves weekend working on a rotating daytime shift pattern, and is subject to both Capita and Police vetting; any job offer is subject to successful completion of this vetting.

As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.

What you'll be doing:

• collect and safely store items seized by Cleveland Police Officers, using the NICHE RMS system; this includes driving a van around the local area and manual lifting and moving of items
• look after lost property handed in by the public and try to find and contact the rightful owners.
• enter information from recorded interviews into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
• answer phone calls, emails, and other messages in a professional and respectful way, following the rules of the Data Protection Act 1984.
• help Police Officers, staff, and members of the public who visit the Property Office with their questions.
• follow all health and safety rules when handling property.

What we're looking for:

Essential:

• full UK driving licence - you'll need to drive a van regularly as part of your weekly duties.
• willingness to learn IT systems - comfortable using a computer and open to learning new systems, including basic Microsoft Office tools like Word and Excel.
• physical requirements - the role involves regular lifting and moving of items, sometimes from one floor of the building to another, so a good level of fitness is needed. You should also be comfortable with manual tasks throughout the day.
• proactive and flexible - a positive attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing tasks and priorities.

Desirable:

• familiarity with Police systems - knowledge of police IT systems or an understanding of policing procedures is a plus.
• van driving experience - experience driving larger vehicles and making deliveries would be beneficial.

Due to the Police Vetting that is required for this position, you must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.

About Capita

Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences

Who are Tascor?

Tascor is part of Education & Government Services, a division of Capita. We work for secure criminal justice, immigration and the public sector. We don't just look after buildings; we take care of every aspect of facilities management. Join us and discover better as you shape the workspaces of tomorrow.

What's in it for you?

• a basic salary of £24,043.50
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• the opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and more.
• voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth - offering endless opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

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What we hope you'll do next:

Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

The interview process for this position will be based on-site.

Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email [email protected] or call 07784 237318 and we'll get back to you to discuss.

For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - [email protected]