Parking Enforcement Officer

Parking Enforcement Officer

Job Ref: Merton

Pay: £19.35 per hour PAYE

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Contract Length: 6 months

Location: Morden, London, SM4 5DX

Driving: Holder of a full clean driving licence, must pass Council's driving assessment

DBS: Standard DBS required

Start: Available immediate start

Experience: Previous experience in parking enforcement for a local authority required

Role

We are seeking a Civil Parking Enforcement Officer to be responsible for enforcing permitted parking places and waiting and loading restrictions throughout the Borough both on and off-street.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide cover on day-to-day matters in the absence of the Team Leader and refer more complex issues for decision where early responses are required.
• Issue Penalty Charge Notices for contravention of parking, loading and waiting regulations using handheld computer terminals or hand written tickets as required.
• Ensure computer equipment and printers are correctly used.
• Issue leaflets or warning notices to parked vehicles as required.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience of working in a parking enforcement role.
• Holder of a full clean driving licence and able to pass the Council's driving assessment.
• Knowledge of current Road Traffic Legislation in respect of parking.
• Ability to remain polite with members of the public whilst firmly enforcing waiting and loading regulations and enforcement of permitted parking places.
• Good communication skills both written and oral.
• Understanding and a commitment to Customer Care.
• Able to operate a portable computer.
• Able to work as a member of a team.
• Able to work on own initiative.

How to Apply

• Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
• Submit your CV in Word format.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis-early submission is recommended.