At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and clean car parks, ensuring high standards of repair and cleanliness.
- Company: Join Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, a forward-thinking and innovative local authority.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, generous holiday, pension scheme, and access to employee perks.
- Other info: Great opportunities for personal development and career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Enjoy a dynamic role with varied tasks and the chance to make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Must be mechanically minded with good communication skills and a full driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 28000 £ per year.
Start a worthwhile career with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and never look back! We are an innovative and forward‑thinking Council offering a good rate of pay and terms and conditions of employment, working a 37‑hour week including working alternate weekends with the opportunity to work paid overtime.
The work is field based in our car parks, undertaking cleaning and carrying out regular inspections, redecorating, maintenance, and repair work. You will work independently and as part of a team helping to maintain our car parks to a high standard of repair and cleanliness. No two days are the same, and the work can be physically demanding at times.
In addition to daily tasks, you will be expected to use your own initiative to identify and tackle the work that needs doing to maintain our car parks to the highest standard for our customers. You need to be mechanically minded and be able to demonstrate a keen eye for detail and have a full manual driving licence. You will need to engage effectively with the public and work colleagues, demonstrating good communication and customer service skills. This post is subject to a satisfactory standard DBS check.
What we offer:
- Financial: An attractive basic salary within a clear pay structure.
- Holiday Entitlement: 22 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service) plus three additional days in December and bank holidays.
- Pensions: Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme – Employer contribution of 19.7%.
- Free staff parking.
- Access to HAPI an all‑in‑one benefits hub, giving you easy access to a wide range of employee perks, wellbeing support, discounts, and everyday savings.
- Personal Development: Invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development.
- Employee Assistance Programme: The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirement of work and home.
For more information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or contact Simon Blundell, the Car Park Operations Manager on 01892 554191 to find out more about the role.
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Car Park Officer in Somerset employer: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is an excellent employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, offering a competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. With a supportive work culture that values teamwork and initiative, employees enjoy access to comprehensive training opportunities and a range of benefits, including free staff parking and an Employee Assistance Programme. Working in the picturesque Royal Tunbridge Wells, you will find a fulfilling role that contributes to the community while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Recruitment Team
