Asset Maintenance Officer (Moving Traffic and Bus Lanes)

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Asset Maintenance Officer to join our Parking Services team. The post holder will carry out inspections and assessments of moving traffic enforcement areas and car parks to ensure legal compliance and effective operation, including checking enforcement equipment, signage, road markings, and machines, identifying issues and reporting findings to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and assessments of moving traffic enforcement areas, equipment, signage, and road markings, identifying issues and reporting trends to senior management.
• Maintain parking equipment, perform general cleaning and light grounds work, and carry out safety and legal checks in car parks.
• Liaise with contractors to ensure work meets required standards, report discrepancies, and undertake patrols of council car parks and on‑street areas.
• Implement parking suspensions and dispensations, ensuring bus lane infrastructure is in place and using video recording equipment where necessary.
• Assist at events, marshal car parks, and enforce parking restrictions and Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) offences across North Somerset.
• Carry out civil enforcement duties, traffic and event assistance as required.
• Implement and maintain parking suspensions on the highway and in car parks.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with the public, colleagues and partner agencies, maintaining accurate records and contributing positively to team objectives.
• Work alone, managing personal safety, maintaining communication with colleagues, and carrying out all duties effectively while working alone.

Work Style

Work in a hybrid environment based on the Mobile/Field Worker style: 0‑1 day in the office, primarily field work, occasional meetings, and virtual team connectivity supported by portable technology.

Qualifications

• Ability to use IT systems and equipment effectively for operational and administrative tasks.
• Practical experience of working with the public and ability to communicate information clearly and confidently.
• Hold a valid driving licence.
• Satisfactory DBS disclosure certificate.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in traffic or civil enforcement or similar operational service.
• NVQ Level 2 in Parking Enforcement, or equivalent practical experience, with ability to achieve the qualification in six months.
• Relevant Streetworks qualification, or willingness to attain within six months.

Disability Confident

North Somerset Council is a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Inclusive staff groups – Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, Cultural Heritage) and Young Staff Forums.
• Option to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.
• Dedicated in‑house Wellbeing Team.
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.