HC/PH Inspection & Compliance Officer

The Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Licensing Service is responsible for the licensing, inspection and enforcement of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire drivers, vehicles and operators across the Bradford District. The key objectives of the service are to promote public safety for the public using taxi and private hire vehicles.

We are looking for an Inspection & Compliance Officer to join our dedicated team in the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Service. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city. 

You will be responsible for the enforcement of legislation, policy, guidelines and by-laws that cover hackney carriage vehicles & driver, private hire operators and private hire drivers & vehicles. 

You will be working with the hackney carriage and private hire trade, key stake holders. partner agencies, other council departments and elected members, using in-depth licensing knowledge and customer service skills to support and improve standards of safety and customer service. 

 The main responsibilities of this role:

• To investigate non-compliance with conditions attached to Private Hire Operator, Vehicle and driver licences. To investigate non-compliance with conditions and bylaws attached to Hackney Carriage Driver and Vehicle Licences.
• Impartially and equitably enforce national legislation, by-laws, conditions of licence and vehicle safety inspections on the street with both drivers and vehicles. Carrying out spot checks on private hire drivers, vehicles and Operator's premises to ensure compliance with conditions of licence – carried out both day and night time, including weekends and primarily lone working.
• To devise, plan and deliver an inspection and enforcement programme including shift working including through the support of wider partnership activities and operations, with a view to optimising service delivery and encourage compliance with licensing standards.

Equal Opportunities 

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants. 

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.