Mobile Patrol Officer

Horizon Parking; Stretford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Holiday entitlement

Health care cash back

EAP

Cycle to Work

DBS application

Job summary

Horizon Parking Ltd is seeking a Mobile Patrol Officer to cover South Manchester and surrounding areas. You will conduct patrols of car parks, maintain a professional image, and issue notices when needed.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, reliable attendance, and strong customer service. You will work 40 hours per week across five days, with some weekend shifts and benefits include a company car and bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Fully capable of meeting UK driving licence requirements.
• Strong customer service skills and communication abilities.
• Professional appearance and customer-facing demeanor.
• Good verbal and listening communication skills.
• Basic IT, literacy and numeracy abilities.

Responsibilities

• Travel to and from allocated sites within visit cycles.
• Patrol and monitor car parks, keeping areas tidy and secure.
• Issue Parking Charge Notices as required under signage and terms.
• Check and maintain parking equipment functionality.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers as needed.
• Follow health and safety policies and safe working practices.
• Carry out additional tasks as required by the Line Manager.

Skills

Reliable

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Job description

Horizon Parking Ltd is a car park management company, providing our various services nationwide.

We strongly believe that our colleagues are our best asset, they are at the heart of everything we do and as such we aspire to be an Employer of Choice. With our core values built around our beliefs such as having pride in everything we do, aspiring to make a difference, operating with honesty and integrity, and growth through people, innovation, and ideas, we believe we offer a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking company that really cares about you.

What are we looking for?

• A reliable and trustworthy Mobile Patrol Officer, to work in South Manchester & its surrounding areas


• 40 hours per week, spread out over any 5 days of the week (will include some weekend working)


• A qualified driver who must be able to meet the Highway Code eyesight test requirements. Candidates must be able to read a vehicle number plate from a distance of 20 metres (65 feet) in good daylight, as stipulated by UK legislation. This is to ensure that all our drivers can perform their duties safely and in compliance with legal standards.

What's in it for you?

• £13.10 per hour


• Company car


• Annual Bonus Scheme.


• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.


• Statutory Sick Pay.


• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays.


• Additional 1 day's holiday for your birthday week.


• Health care cash back scheme.


• Mental Health and Well Being Programmes (EAP).


• Employee discount scheme.


• Cycle to Work scheme.


• Enhanced paternity leave.


• Viva Engage monthly lottery.


• Regular ad-hoc monetary recognition.


• Paid DBS application.


• Access to free online training.

What will we expect in return?

• Travel to and from allocated sites within visit cycles provided, and/or as required.


• Patrol and monitor car parks, ensuring the car park is tidy and clean at all times.


• Maintain a professional image when dealing with third parties.


• Issue Parking Charge Notices as and when required, in line with the contraventions set out in the terms and conditions signage within the car park.


• Check if parking equipment is in working order.


• Restock machines with tickets, undertake minor repairs and maintenance of machines and report any faults to the Line Manager.


• Perform preventative maintenance and replenishment of consumables within payment and validation kiosks.


• Improve accessibility for all site users.


• Management of abuse of parking facilities.


• Provide excellent customer services and assist customers as and when required.


• Carry out duties in line with company health and safety policies and follow safe working practices.


• Carry out any other tasks and instructions as and when required.

What do we need from you?

• Have a full UK Driving licence.


• Strong customer service skills.


• Excellent interpersonal/networking skills.


• Good verbal and listening communications skills.


• Effective time management skills.


• Basic IT, literacy and numeracy skills.


• Pro‑active and self‑motivated.


• Management of own timekeeping and attendance.


• A good understanding of role and requirements of our customers.


• A sensitive and practical approach to enforcement at site.


• An understanding of the diversity of our customers and colleagues.