Civil Enforcement Officer (Part Time)

TN United Kingdom; Winsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a local council for a Civil Enforcement Officer. This role involves working outdoors, enforcing parking regulations, and providing excellent customer service to residents and visitors. You will patrol various areas, ensuring compliance with traffic management and parking rules, while also assisting the public with inquiries. Join a team committed to improving air quality and reducing congestion in the community. Your efforts will directly contribute to a safer and more pleasant environment for all. If you are physically fit, friendly, and enjoy working in a dynamic outdoor setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Local Living Wage

Flexible Working Hours

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK driving licence for category C vehicles.
• Ability to record and reproduce information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Undertake patrols to enforce parking regulations.
• Advise the public on parking matters and issues.

Skills

Customer Care

Traffic Management

Record Keeping

Physical Fitness

Communication Skills

Education

UK Driving Licence (Category C)

Tools

Hand-held Computers

Two-way Radios

Body Worn Video Cameras

Digital Cameras

Job description

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Client:

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location:

Winsford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Shift Pattern -

Full driving licence required

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and has the commitment, passion, and drive to help an enthusiastic team deliver a high-quality service.

Our Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) are, first and foremost, a uniformed point of contact for visitors and residents. They act as ambassadors for the council and frequently help with directions to local landmarks, answering a wide range of questions about the local area, as well as providing advice to the public on parking queries. They help improve traffic management and make for a safe and more pleasant environment in Cheshire West & Chester by performing the role of a Civil Enforcement Officer, ensuring Traffic Regulation Orders, parking regulations and restrictions on and off street are observed.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

You will provide outstanding customer care, within a high profile and vital council service that supports the day-to-day activities of all residents, businesses, and the thousands of daily visitors to our region. You will play a significant role in reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality through the enforcement of parking restrictions.

Some Of What You’ll Be Doing -

• Undertaking patrols and inspections to enforce all "On" and "Off Street" parking offences
• Maintaining appropriate records (currently by Handheld Device) and completing reports, responding and acting accordingly to Service Radio Messages as directed
• Reporting and actioning offences in respect of Taxi / Hire Car Licences and defects in Signs and Lines and other street furniture
• Advising members of the public as required, especially on minor parking enquiries and parking matters according to customer care and other policies and procedures.
• Inspecting Pay and Display machines and verifying their functionality in accordance with Council Financial Regulations and policies and procedures, and reporting any minor faults.
• Issue PCNs to vehicles that are parked in contravention of the parking regulations

You Should Apply If -

• You hold a UK driving Licence for category C class of vehicle (Car)
• You are friendly, polite, and willing to offer support, advice, and assistance to colleagues and customers.
• You should be physically fit and be able to walk several miles per day whilst carrying approximately lb/kg of equipment and be prepared to work in all weathers.
• You’ll be able to accurately record and reproduce information in report form and using a Desktop computer, hand-held computer, or equivalent IT equipment
• You can deal politely and tactfully with a wide range of people including members of the public who may be confrontational.
• You can demonstrable ability to read and follow procedures and guidelines, establish facts, and take action within procedures.
• You are comfortable using equipment such as: Hand-held computers, two-way radios, mobile phones, body worn video cameras, digital cameras, and mobile ANPR cameras to record vehicles that are breaking parking regulations

Interested to find out more?

If you would like more information or have an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please email Ben Barnes.

To find out more about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council, including our rewards and benefits, please see our website.

No candidate will meet every single requirement — if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Cheshire West and Chester Council is committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see our policies for more information.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has adopted a Local Living Wage, which means all employees will receive a minimum of £ per hour for all contracted hours.