Civil Enforcement Officer

Civil Enforcement Officer

Location:

Colchester, Essex
Pay: £15.97 PAYE / £20.48 Umbrella PAYE

Contract:

Temporary
Closing Date:
Monday 9 February 2026

We are recruiting 3 Civil Enforcement Officers to support parking enforcement services across Colchester on a temporary basis.

Working Hours

* Shifts between 07:30 – 19:00 with a 1-hour unpaid lunch

* Start and finish at Latton Bush, Southern Way, Harlow

* Rota-based and flexible working required

Key Duties

* Patrol on-street and off-street parking areas

* Enforce parking regulations and issue Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)

* Communicate professionally with members of the public

* Deal calmly and tactfully with challenging situations

* Educate the public on parking restrictions where appropriate

* Attend adjudication hearings or court when required

* Report defects such as damaged signs or road markings

* Maintain and correctly use issued equipment and handheld devices

* Follow health & safety and data protection procedures

* Work independently and as part of a wider team

Essential Requirements

* Full, clean UK manual driving licence

* Good literacy and numeracy skills

* Clear verbal and written communication

* Physically fit and able to walk 10+ miles per day

* Confident using mobile applications and email

* High levels of integrity, organisation and attention to detail

* Ability to use initiative, judgement and discretion

* Willing to provide own footwear and black trousers (no denim)

Desirable Experience

* Previous parking enforcement or PCN issuing experience

* Knowledge of parking regulations and the Highway Code

* Understanding of the Traffic Management Act 2004

* Familiarity with roads across North Essex