Overview
Civil Enforcement Officer (Parking) – Scale 3 (£26,403 - £26,824) inclusive of 2 increments for evening and weekend working. Hours: Full Time (working five days between 7:00am and 11:00pm, Mon–Sun). Four weekly rota, including weekends. Bank Holiday working will be paid as overtime. Permanent. Hardman Centre Parking Enforcement Office.
Application Deadline: Sunday 12 October 2025, 11:59pm
Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 14 October 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday and Thursday 22nd and 23rd October 2025
Interview Type: Face to Face
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Your Role
Our Council has responsibility for enforcing both on- and off-street parking restrictions within Stockport to ensure the efficient movement of traffic, improve road safety and the local environment. We are looking for a conscientious person to make a positive contribution to our Parking Enforcement Team.
You will be working in all weathers patrolling all parking restrictions throughout Stockport, issuing tickets where contraventions have taken place as well as covering other duties such as checking pay and display equipment.
We have 3 vacancies between the two shifts.
Shift details
* The early shift: 07:00–15:24 (Mon–Fri)
* 08:00–16:24 (Sat)
* Working one late evening (14:36–23:00) in four weeks and one Sunday (08:00–18:30) in four weeks
The late shift:
* 11:06–19:30 (Mon–Fri)
* 10:06–18:30 (Sat)
* Working one late evening (14:36–23:00) in four weeks and one Sunday (08:00–18:30) in four weeks
About You
You should have the ability to work on your own initiative and possess excellent interpersonal and customer care skills to deal with the public, sometimes in difficult situations.
A full UK driving licence and willingness to drive a Council vehicle is essential.
About Us
Stockport Council is committed to creating opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. We are recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues, paying the real living wage, engaging staff in key decisions, and endorsing fair and flexible working conditions.
If you would like to find out more about the role please contact David Whitfield on 07875 990053 or email david.whifield@stockport.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship license but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not currently qualify.
We are committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will be guaranteed to be shortlisted for Assessment if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.
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