Parking and Transport Officer Level 1
Location: Canterbury
Salary: £27,958 Per Annum
Contractual hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Basis: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Job category/type: Enforcement
Job reference: CCC0789
About
Do you have a positive, hands on approach and enjoy tackling problems as they arise? Are you the sort of person who likes to roll up their sleeves and get things sorted?
If so, you could be just what our Parking and Transport team is looking for. Our team may be small, but we are full of energy and always on the go. You will play a vital part in keeping our car parks and Park and Ride sites welcoming and in top condition for the many people who visit Canterbury each year. When equipment in the car parks plays up, you will be the first one on the scene to help get things back on track. Plus, you will be on hand to support visitors, responding to any requests for assistance in our car parks and Park and Ride locations.
What is in it for you?
* A starting salary of £27,958 Per Annum.
* A cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase.
* We will support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development.
About this Parking and Transport Officer job in Canterbury
If you join us as a Parking and Transport Officer, you will find every day has a bit of variety. You will be out and about checking our key sites across the district, making sure everything is in good order. If you spot any issues, you will flag them up quickly so nothing gets left unresolved. Part of your time will be spent doing some hands on maintenance with our car park equipment, so things keep ticking over nicely. You will also keep any eye on our ANPR systems, helping to make sure that everyone using our car parks has as smooth and hassle free an experience as possible.
Working pattern
* 37 hours per week
About you, the ideal Parking and Transport Officer for the job
* Full training around the technical aspects of the role will be given, supporting the right candidates to learn and develop in the role.
Here is what you will need to be successful in the job
Your knowledge
* An awareness of parking restrictions is highly desirable along with knowledge of key legislation (Traffic Management Act).
Your skills
* Able to communicate tactfully and effectively with the public and deal with difficult or confrontational situations
* Ability to work effectively as a member of a team as well as on own
* Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail
Your experience
* Experience of working with members of the public
Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a standard DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.
So, if this Parking and Transport Office job opportunity in Canterbury looks right for you, please apply today! Simply click the “Apply Online” button and create your account to begin your application form.
Interviews are planned to take place on the 02 June 2026.
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