Parking Attendant - FLK13580

Falkirk Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented individual to assist in enforcing parking regulations both on and off the street. The role involves using electronic devices to issue notices and managing ticket machines while working outdoors in various locations. Candidates must possess good customer care skills and be prepared to complete a City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Parking Enforcement within three months of appointment. This position offers a range of benefits including a local authority pension and holiday leave.

Benefits

Local Authority pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Benefits portal with discounts

Qualifications

• Hold a City & Guilds in Level 2 Parking Enforcement Officer qualification within 3 months.
• Experience in health & safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the enforcement of on & off-street parking.
• Issue penalty charge notices using electronic handheld devices.
• Load pay & display ticket machines and collect cash boxes.

Skills

Customer care skills

Experience of data protection legislation

Ability to work as part of a team

Knowledge of health & safety regulations

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 Parking Enforcement Officer qualification

Job description

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Falkirk Council

Our Council of the Future builds on the fact that Falkirk Council is well respected, has a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement and we take our community leadership role very seriously.

The Role

This is an opportunity for a talented individual to assist in the enforcement of Falkirk Council’s on & off-street parking as well as Pavement Parking in accordance with the relevant regulations.

You will work as part of an integrated team, referring back to the Parking Attendant Supervisor as necessary. You will issue penalty charge notices using electronic handheld devices and be mobile throughout the Council boundary, working in various locations, predominantly outdoors with travel between locations.

You will load pay & display ticket machines with tickets and replace cash boxes as necessary also collecting and manual handling said cash boxes into a council vehicle, including delivery and unloading at appropriate location.

You will hold a City & Guilds in Level 2 Parking Enforcement Officer qualification within 3 months of appointment.

You will have good customer care skills, experience of data protection legislation with an ability to work as part of a team. You will have experience in current health & safety regulations and procedures and experience following national guidelines.

Benefits

• Local Authority pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave (increasing each year) & 8 public holidays
• Benefits portal with a range from local to national businesses

You will work 37 hours per week over 5 days Monday to Saturday with 1 day off to be agreed on a rota basis. Shift 1 hours are 8.00 – 15.54 with a 30-minute lunch break. Shift 2 hours are 10.00 – 17.54 with a 30-minute lunch break. Shifts 1 and 2 are worked on alternate weeks.