Operational Engineering Co-Ordinator & Supervisor (Operational Support Unit)

Salary: The starting salary is £53,459, which includes allowances totalling £2,928. The salary is broken down as £50,531 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £55,103. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: Sydenham/Loughton

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 2 March 2025.

London is one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world and policing it is no easy task. It takes a huge number of people with a wide range of skills and experience to keep over eight million people safe. Some of those skills include seeing opportunities in technology – and that’s where you come in.

As Operational Engineering Co-Ordinator, you’ll play a crucial part in protecting London. You’ll be part of our talented, tight-knit team, helping to deploy surveillance solutions for frontline policing operations.

Working within a team of around 10, your work will include planning and co-ordinating the deployment of temporary CCTV systems and equipment, resource and engineering personnel. The role is hands-on and you’ll need an appropriate qualification or suitable experience in a technical engineering field. Experience in electrical installation, testing, inspection together with knowledge of public space CCTV and street furniture are all great skills that will put you ahead in this role. Above all, you’ll need a great aptitude for solving problems, enjoy working in a team and have an appetite for further training and development.

The role can take you across London so a full UK driving licence is essential for this role, with a willingness to undertake C1 driver category training. You may sometimes be working outside office hours, so you’ll need to be flexible. And while this is an exciting role, your discretion is vital – which includes having or applying for MV/SC security level clearance. This is a supervisory role and leadership experience will be beneficial.

As well as the opportunities to work across the city, there are many other benefits you can expect. This includes flexible working patterns, a competitive annual leave allowance increasing with your length of service, Met sports and social clubs and much more. We’re always working to build upon our diverse workforce to reflect the city we serve, so you’ll enjoy a varied and fulfilling working environment.

Vetting: This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.

How to apply: To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply now" button below. The application process requires a comprehensive CV and an online application form. Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 2 weeks after the closing date. Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 2 weeks after hiring manager review.