Transport Operative (Parking Support)
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,215 to £24,685 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 September 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Southampton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3202625TD |
Summary
The University of Southampton has an in-house parking support service providing cover across a number of sites and is looking for additional full time permanent support officers. You will be contracted to 36 hours per week, Mon-Fri with start times varying between 8am-9am. You will occasionally be required to cover weekend events, by prior arrangement and in lieu of your normal hours.
Common duties will include (but not limited to) -
Customer Service - engaging with staff, students and visitors to provide a positive customer experience
Support our Security Team - by assisting them during emergency incidents
Parking Enforcement - Ensuring the Universities parking regulations are appropriately enforced
A full, manual car Driving Licence is required, and you should also be able to demonstrate a good customer focused work record.
Interviews for this position are expected to be held in November 2023, for a January 2024 start.
Working at the University offers you many benefits including generous annual leave, car parking, a cycle to work scheme, pension scheme, discounted gym membership, and a range of staff discounts.
We are committed to personal development and conduct regular team training as well as providing individuals the opportunity to improve themselves through a wide range of courses.
As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.
This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
Common duties will include (but not limited to) -
Customer Service - engaging with staff, students and visitors to provide a positive customer experience
Support our Security Team - by assisting them during emergency incidents
Parking Enforcement - Ensuring the Universities parking regulations are appropriately enforced
A full, manual car Driving Licence is required, and you should also be able to demonstrate a good customer focused work record.
Interviews for this position are expected to be held in November 2023, for a January 2024 start.
Working at the University offers you many benefits including generous annual leave, car parking, a cycle to work scheme, pension scheme, discounted gym membership, and a range of staff discounts.
We are committed to personal development and conduct regular team training as well as providing individuals the opportunity to improve themselves through a wide range of courses.
As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.
This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
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