Parking Attendant

The Civil Enforcement Officer (Parking Attendant) will be responsible for providing an efficient and effective service of parking enforcement in order to minimise vehicles parking in contravention, through the issue of penalty charge notices. If you enjoy working outdoors and keeping fit, looking for a generous holiday allowance and pension, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. Full training will be given to the successful candidates. Please note, you will be required to apply for Standard DBS clearance as part of the Recruitment process. You will need a full clean Driving Licence. 37 hours per week working between 7am - 9.30pm on a shift basis (part time hours will also be considered) The parking enforcement team aims to provide a high quality of civil enforcement action throughout central Bedfordshire to ensure the free movement of traffic and rotation of car parking spaces within car parks and on street parking. Our client endeavours to maximise compliance of parking restrictions through education and enforcement by providing local residents, visitors and businesses clear and effective parking solutions to help make sure central Bedfordshire is a great place to live and work. Using your great communication skills, you will be confident in dealing with members of the public, council members and partners while representing the council in a positive and proactive manner. Key skills: * The role is an active, physical role, being outdoors in all weathers (uniform is provided) * Ability to follow processes * Great interpersonal skills * Staying calm in conflict and being able to deal with this appropriately * Being resilient and flexible If you do not hear from a consultant within 1 week of your application then unfortunately, on this occasion, you have been unsuccessful