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Administrative Parking Jobs

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Anyone who has been involved with a successful business or event knows that behind the scenes, supporting those on the front line, are an army of capable and talented administrative staff.  Good organisation on all levels is required in any company or business if you want sustained success, which is why Unity Recruitment is always on the lookout for individuals who can bring that attention to detail to the parking industry.

The number of roles for administrators to fill in the industry is wider than you probably expect, with everything from parking cashiers to permit officers and representations officers.  If you have experience in parking jobs of any kind then you may want to see where a career in the industry can take you, and Unity Recruitment are here to help.

For those with exceptional people skills, the position of parking customer services or parking appeals officer may appeal?  For those with organisational skills aplenty, the job of a permit officer may be the one for you?  For those with a head for numbers, a parking cashiers job may be your calling?  Whatever kind of parking jobs you think you might excel in, Unity Recruitment can help to make it become a reality.

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Parking jobs across the board

Friday, June 12th, 2009

When you ask someone what exactly parking jobs are, usually the vague answer will be that it is the jobs those guys do who write out parking fine tickets all day long. This is not a very comprehensive answer for an industry which employs large numbers of people in many different jobs.

Parking jobs in the UK includes many jobs both on a temporary and permanent basis that include off street and on street parking enforcement jobs. It also includes office jobs in administration and management.

Keeping track of traffic, parking and all the administration that goes with it in the UK is a huge task and it takes people of varying skills to ensure it runs smoothly. Parking jobs with Unity Recruitment are for those with previous experience in the industry. There is usually further training on the job available too.

Something for everyone

Many parking job applicants start out as parking attendants and civil enforcement officers. Some go further as senior and mobile civil enforcement officers as time goes on. Back office parking jobs are quite varied with CCTV Officers, parking call centre officers and parking customer service officers.

There are various administrators, supervisors and managers to oversee and regulate the many junior officers. Parking jobs are an all-encompassing name that covers the jobs of an entire industry.

Parking jobs become a career for many people when they choose permanent jobs. For many others various parking jobs on a temporary basis work well while they study or as an extra income. The options are many and the best advice is to contact us here at Unity Recruitment to find out what is available for you.

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Parking attendants and the traffic police

Monday, June 8th, 2009

Parking attendants form a vital part of society. They perform crucial services in order to keep things running smoothly and to prevent traffic from turning into moving chaos. Before you grumble about your next parking ticket, think about why you got it.

Chances are that you were making life difficult for others around you. The rules of the road and parking rules are there for one reason and one reason only. No, that reason is not so that it can make your life more difficult for the fun of it.

Those rules are in place so that you and other road users can keep moving and going about your day without too many added hassles and dangers.

Attendants and police

Parking attendant jobs are not often considered as a glory role. Many parking attendants find dozens of parking violators each working day. They risk upsetting others to bring the streets a vital sense of order. Parking attendant jobs are therefore very important, but must not be confused with traffic police.

Parking attendants are employed by private companies or by the council whereas traffic police are of course employed by the police force. Traffic wardens are authorised to regulate traffic and perform extra duties if needed.

Parking attendants, on the other hand, don’t have this authority but can issue penalty notices and immobilise a vehicle if necessary. In parking attendant jobs you will be enforcing parking regulations on overcrowded streets and in vehicle packed towns and cities. You perform a vital service to road users and help uphold the UK’s laws and regulations.

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UK Parking Sector Skills Strategy

Friday, May 29th, 2009

People are the primary asset of the Parking Services in the UK and as such it is necessary to identify the recruitment and retaining of staff who possess the necessary qualifications this industry requires in order to provide a high level of customer services while enforcing those rules and regulations that have been put in place for the safety and convenience of the public.

It is necessary to identify gaps that exist in skills shortages so that ongoing qualification development can be effective. At the same time, it is necessary to improve the quality of performance by broadening knowledge as well as those skills which are so important to this industry. It is also necessary to highlight and progress career paths for current employees while standardising certain skills so those from outside the industry who have matching skills are able to find employment within it.

The Aim

The aim of the Skills Strategy is to primarily improve current knowledge, qualifications, skills and professionalism within the industry by creating a culture of learning. What this will achieve is to increase the demand for further learning whilst increasing learning opportunities. It is necessary for this industry to develop and maintain learning modules and units of learning which will ensure that staff attain or maintain accredited parking qualifications.  It is therefore necessary to first identify which skills are lacking or which need further development and then supply the necessary training.

Currently there are very few specific qualifications for parking staff on the NQF, or National Qualifications Framework system.  All that is required in controlling parking areas is a Level 2 S/NVQ qualification and a level 2 VRQ is required for Parking Attendants of Civil Enforcement Officers.

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Civil Enforcement Officer

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

A Civil Enforcement Officer is usually employed by a Council, but can also be employed by private companies contracted to a Council.  Their function is to enforce parking restrictions and regulations.  They were previously known as traffic attendants or wardens.

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Civil Enforcements Officers spend their days walking the streets and are recognisable by their uniforms.  Their function is ensure that traffic regulations are being upheld by the public and to help them in their duties they hold the power to issue anyone contravening traffic regulations with a Penalty Charge Notice, or PCN. They have to power to inspect Blue badges and can immobilise a vehicle if need be.

PCN’s were designed to help cut down paper work on council officers by allowing the offender to deal with the issue ‘on the spot’ and while it is not a criminal offence to be issued one, failure to pay within a certain amount of time may result in a bailiff of the court executing a warrant of arrest to the offender.

A Blue Badge is another name for a disabled parking permit.  This permit has to be displayed on any parked vehicle carrying people who fall under this category if they wish to park in a designated disabled parking space. Failure to allow a Civil Enforcement Officer the ability to inspect these badges amounts to an offence.

A Civil Enforcement Officer needs to have the ability to communicate clearly, possess interpersonal relations skills, diplomacy, tact and patience and must be able to operate any equipment necessary to their job.

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Enforced Parking In The UK

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

On a daily basis in the UK, many thousands of cars need to find a place to park. The aim of Parking Services is to aid local councils in enforcing off street car parks as well as all parking regulations both off and on street.

Enforced parking in the UK is a way to reduce the amount of illegally parked vehicles which contribute to pollution and traffic congestion. Illegally parked cars and other vehicles interfere can obstruct access to shops, places of business and services and can also impede the response time of emergency vehicles.

Enforced parking encourages sensible parking and discourages inconsiderate parking which benefits everyone who uses the road, including pedestrians, cyclists and passengers.  Enforced parking also benefits resident parking schemes.

Parking Legislation

Most drivers park their vehicles in designated parking spaces, but there are some motorists who contravene traffic regulations by parking illegally for instance on yellow lines, in spaces designated for bus stops, cycle lanes or residents parking areas.  Apart from being dangerous and illegal, they are contravening the parking legislation act too.  Council’s power to enforce parking derives from Acts of Parliament and this is one reason why parking jobs are so important to the smooth running of our towns and cities.

Most of the UK’s councils appoint contractors who employ teams of Civil Enforcement Officers, or parking attendants.  Their job is not only to enforce the regulations while patroling streets and car parks, dressed in their easily recognisable blue uniforms, but they are also charged with the role of helping motorists.  If a motorist is found contravening a Traffic Regulation Order, or TRO, they are issued a Penalty Charge Notice, or PCN.

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Parking Enforcement Jobs

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

The parking services industry spans the whole of Britain, providing motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and residents with high levels of customer service while maintaining order and adherence to traffic regulations.

In this highly pressurised environment, it is not surprising that these employees must possess personal endurance and integrity in the face of adversity.  They must also possess the skills and experience necessary for administrative positions and customer service.

Skills

There are a host of parking jobs in the industry, each one requiring specialist skills, but they all have fundamental responsibilities and requirements running through them all.

What these are is the ability to respond promptly to any enquiry from the public, be it in the form of telephonic, email, verbal of written.  Every employee must provide a very high level of customer service, be accurate, efficient and factual.  They must be able to multitask and deal with challenging timescales.

Some administrative positions require employees to maintain databases, IT systems and management while others are required to deal with third party agencies, contractors or internal teams.

Whatever their position, every employee must have knowledge of parking legislation and the Parking and Traffic Appeals Service.

Parking job opportunities include administration jobs such as Parking Correspondence Officers, Customer Administration Assistants, Customer Services and IT.  Other jobs include Project Managers, Parking Managers, Parking Service Officers and Parking Attendants.

Each position requires specific qualifications, but it is imperative that when applying for a position, applicants have previous experience working with the public on a ‘face to face’ level.  Salaries depend on the position as well as experience and are usually offered on a contract, freelance or part time basis.

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Parking Services Managers

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Managing parking regulations and rules takes precision and as Parking Services and Councils are a highly public concerns, their management has to be transparent and above board at all times.

The role of manager

Management of any parking operation involves specific functions such as off street car parks, collection of cash, enforcing parking regulations, dealing with resident parking permits as well as other permits and a host of other things.

For this reason, the job of parking management is demanding and needs exceptional skills in communication, prioritising, adherence to and setting of budgets and time lines, upholding standards and procedures as well as implementing new ones or tweaking outdated ones all the while being able to lead strongly in order to manage the public’s service expectations.

A parking services manager needs a strong understanding of parking operations as well as local government and being able to work with different governing bodies across a wide area.  They must possess the relevant management qualifications and be able to prove their competency in this field.  They need to be highly flexible in their approach while being able to prioritise under challenging conditions.

On a personal level they should be able to adapt their approach to their audience and situation and be able to organise and motive their staff by being able to recognise their potential.  They need to encourage development amongst their staff and be consistent and fair in their discipline.

They need to understand how important customer value is and feed this down to their staff.  They must be able to analyse their approach to their department and adapt accordingly, as with all parking jobs.

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