Civil Enforcement Officer (Part Time)

Job title:

Civil Enforcement Officer (Part Time)

Company

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Job description

Working Hours averaging 18.5 per week over a two-week rotaShift Pattern –Wk. 1 – Wed, Thurs, Fri (9:30am till 2:30pm)Wk. 2 – Mon, Tues (9:30am till 2:30pm), Sat, Sun (10am till 4pm)Full driving licence requiredThis 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.OrganisationCheshire West and Chester CouncilLocationChester, Ellesmere Port, Frodsham, Knutsford, Northwich, WinsfordJob CategoryEnvironmental and Public ServicesGradeCWAC NJC – Grade 6Salary Min£27,269 Pro Rata Per AnnumSalary Max£30,060 Pro Rata Per AnnumHours per week18.5Weeks per year52.143Employment TypePermanentClosing Date16/05/2025Ref NoW3897Documents(Word, 36.36kb)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 and 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 and 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 report 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 as much as 10 miles per day whilst carrying approximately 8lb/4kg 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 onTo find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please seeNo 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 are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the for more information.Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £12.60 per hour for all contracted hours.For any technical enquiries please email and quote job reference number in all correspondence.

Expected salary

£27269 per year

Location

Cheshire

Job date

Sun, 04 May 2025 02:23:25 GMT

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