TECHNICIAN (PARKING) (4 POSTS)

Job Description

Reporting  to the Group Manager (Parking Services) you will be part of a team that delivers an effective parking service for Glasgow. 

You will assist in the design of major parking control schemes and minor parking restriction measures, the statutory Traffic Regulation Order process, management of works programmes, enforcement of existing on-road parking restrictions and bus priority measures, and the management and maintenance of the city's parking assets. 

You must have the ability to produce reports, collate performance monitoring information, liaise with external contractors and other bodies, and meet project timescales within budget.  You must also be able to provide technical advice, respond to correspondence from members of the public/elected members and attend site meetings/public exhibitions when necessary. 

A minimum of an HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline, good communication skills, proficient IT skills and a current driving licence are essential.  The ability to attend meetings outside standard office hours is also required. 

It is also essential to possess AutoCAD experience for the creation of drawings such as, but not limited to, road markings, traffic calming and signage design. 

Previous experience of a roads/traffic/road safety related environment, report writing, works planning, budgetary control and a knowledge and understanding of roads and traffic legislation is desirable.

This post offers Hybrid working whereby staff are required to attend the office location 2 days per week.

In addition, we also offer our employees the following benefits:

Annual Leave and Public Holidays
- 26 days (182 hours) annual leave, rising to 29 days (203 hours) after five years’ continuous service. You’ll also receive 12½ days (87½ hours) public holidays per year. (Pro-rata for nonstandard working patterns).

Buying Additional Annual Leave 
- You can purchase up to a maximum of 15 days (105 hours) in any leave year (pro-rated for nonstandard working patterns).

Contributory Pension Scheme 
- The opportunity to join the Strathclyde Pension Fund, one of the largest funds in the UK delivering a pension based on career average revalued earnings (CARE). In addition to what you pay in we also make contributions equivalent to 19.3% of your salary.

Employee Assistance 
- Access to free counselling, information, debt management and legal help 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Life and Personal Accident Insurance 
- A free Life Assurance Scheme for those employees who are not members of the Local Government Pension Scheme in addition to Personal Accident Insurance for all employees.

Occupational Health Benefits 
– Access to practical advice, guidance and support in addressing health issues at work.

Occupational Sick Pay Scheme 
- A generous occupational sick pay scheme in addition to Statutory Sick Pay.
                                                                   Staff Benefits 
– Including competitive rates for parking at selected city centre car parks run by City Parking and discounts at Glasgow Life Museum shops.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Application Packs

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request. Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.

Further Information

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