Parking Services Officer x 2

EMAP Publishing Limited; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Lifestyle savings scheme

Job summary

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is seeking two Parking Services Officers to patrol on-street and off-street parking across Ceredigion, including Aberystwyth. This outdoor role supports road safety, improves access to town centres and helps keep traffic moving while engaging with residents, businesses and visitors.

The posts are permanent, full-time (37 hours/week) on a rota including weekends). Induction and training are provided, with opportunities to achieve the City & Guilds Level 2

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with the public in a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to manage workload and work as part of a team.
• Professional judgement and fair application of rules.

Responsibilities

• Patrol on-street and off-street parking locations across Ceredigion.
• Support operation of council car parks and parking equipment.
• Identify and report issues affecting parking facilities and traffic management.
• Provide advice to residents, businesses and visitors.
• Monitor parking compliance and issue Penalty Charge Notices.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organisation

Public interaction

Judgement

Tech-savvy

Driving licence (UK)

Outdoor work

Welsh language

Parking enforcement experience

Job description

Parking Services Officer (x2)

Closing date: 11/11/2026

Reference: REQ hours / Permanent

27,274 - 28,608

All salary values are pro-rata.

Glanyrafon Depot, Aberystwyth

About the role

An outdoor role supporting parking management, road safety and local communities across Ceredigion

Are you looking for a varied role where you can engage with the public and make a real difference to local communities?

Ceredigion County Council is seeking a motivated and professional individual to join our Parking Services Team as a Parking Services Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting road safety, improving access to town centres and tourist destinations, and helping to keep traffic moving efficiently across the county.

The role is varied, and you will work across a range of locations throughout Ceredigion, helping to ensure parking regulations are followed fairly and consistently while providing a visible and positive presence within our communities.

As a Parking Services Officer, you will:

• Patrol on-street and off-street parking locations across Ceredigion.
• Help maintain safe, accessible and well-managed roads, streets and car parks.
• Support the operation of Council car parks and parking equipment.
• Identify and report issues affecting parking facilities and traffic management.
• Provide advice, guidance and assistance to residents, businesses and visitors.
• Monitor parking compliance and issue Penalty Charge Notices.
• Act as a professional ambassador for Ceredigion County Council.

What we're looking for

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are self-motivated, dependable and able to manage your workload effectively while working as part of a supportive team.
• Are observant, organised and pay attention to detail.
• Have experience working with the public in a customer-focused environment.
• Can use professional judgement, make balanced decisions and apply rules fairly and consistently.
• Are comfortable using technology and handheld devices.
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Can speak Welsh or are willing and able to work towards the Welsh language standards required for the post, as detailed in the Person Specification.
• Previous parking enforcement experience is welcome but not essential.
• We are committed to developing employees and will provide training and support to help you succeed in the role.

Training and development

• A comprehensive induction and on-the-job training.
• Support to achieve the City & Guilds Level 2 Award for Parking Enforcement Officers, if not already held.
• Ongoing professional training.

Working pattern

This is a permanent, full-time position working 37 hours per week. The role is working 5 days out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Typical shifts are scheduled between 7:30am and 7:00pm.

Weekend working

• Saturday - time and a quarter.
• Sunday - time and a half.

Working bank holidays

• Choice of double time or single time and a day off in lieu for working on a bank holiday.

Why join us?

• Make a positive contribution to local communities.
• Enjoy a varied, active role working both independently and as part of an experienced and supportive team.
• Develop valuable skills and undertake professional training.
• Benefit from Local Government employment terms and conditions, including a competitive annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of additional employee benefits. More information about our wide-ranging employee benefits can be found on here.

Additional information

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Team Ceredigion Information Pack

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Gareth Davies, Parking Services Works Leader, on or via us and help keep Ceredigion safe, accessible and moving. Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

Where you'll work

Highways and Environmental

We deliver efficient, sustainable and bilingual services to the people of Ceredigion, promoting well-being in our communities, pride in a healthy well-kept environment, and confidence in our local economy.

Our key responsibilities include:

• Transport Services: Corporate transport; Fleet management; Parking Services; Harbours.
• Highways Maintenance: Cyclic and Routine Maintenance; Emergency response; Highways inspection; Winter service.
• Highways Development: Planning liaison; Road safety; Regional transport; Street lighting; Streetworks; Traffic management; CWIC/NMWTRA; Design supervision; Flood and coastal risk management; Highways improvement.
• Local Environment Services: Waste Collections; Household waste sites; Grounds maintenance; Street cleaning.

Glan yr Afon Depot

Glan yr Afon is our northern depot, located on Glan yr Afon Industrial Estate on the outskirts of Aberystwyth. Glan yr Afon is home to over 100 staff ranging from clerical and administrative staff to members of our transport maintenance teams Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council

Aberystwyth, UK

Permanent

Published on 22 Oct 2026