About the Job
Assist in the provision of an efficient licensing service in the Borough by enforcing relevant legislation regulations criteria and policies with particular reference to the licensing of hackney carriage and private hire vehicles and drivers and private hire operators.
More specific responsibilities include:
* Conducting tests/inspections of all licensed vehicles, drivers and private hire operator premises to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, criteria and licensing conditions.
* Monitoring the operation of existing taxi ranks and appraising/evaluating suggestions for new ones with the Council's Highways Department/Police.
* Investigating complaints (usually from members of the public) relating to licensed vehicles or drivers. Taking statements from members of the public, operators or drivers, conducting interviews sometimes under caution with licence holders and, if needed, preparing reports for Committee and/or evidence for Court.
* Liaising as necessary with the Police and other relevant authorities, the licensing officers and officers within other Council departments, such as the authorised testing centre.
* Issuing suspensions/revocation notices/ simple cautions or warnings when required and following up enquiries regarding the same.
* Keeping the National Register of Taxi and Private Hire Licence Revocations and Refusals (NR3) up to date and responding to any requests for information from other local authorities.
* Attending Court (Crown/Magistrates’ Court) whenever a driver appears to answer charges. Attendance may be both as a witness and an observer.
* Accompanying Police Officers/Vehicle Inspectorate on road checks as directed.
* Recovering plates/drivers badges when licences are not renewed on time or are suspended or when vehicle tests are failed.
* Visiting garages and/or conducting internet searches when new types of vehicles are requested by drivers to check suitability for use in the Borough.
* Attending Taxi Consultative Group and Regulatory Committee/ Taxi Licensing Sub-Committee when required.
* Keeping abreast of relevant new legislation and judicial decisions and updating operators/drivers updated on any changes of law.
* Examining vehicles involved in accidents and re-examining them on completion of any repairs before permitting the vehicle to be brought back into use. Investigating accidents if required.
* Preparing records and reports on activities as directed by the Licensing Manager.
* Undertaking any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the post.
About You
5 GCSE Grade C or above including English and Maths (or equivalent qualification)
In addition you will have:
* Must be able to driver and have full time use of a vehicle
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