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
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Shifts between 07:30 – 19:00 with a 1-hour unpaid lunch
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Start and finish at Latton Bush, Southern Way, Harlow
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Rota-based and flexible working required
Key Duties
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Patrol on-street and off-street parking areas
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Enforce parking regulations and issue Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)
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Communicate professionally with members of the public
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Deal calmly and tactfully with challenging situations
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Educate the public on parking restrictions where appropriate
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Attend adjudication hearings or court when required
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Report defects such as damaged signs or road markings
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Maintain and correctly use issued equipment and handheld devices
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Follow health & safety and data protection procedures
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Work independently and as part of a wider team
Essential Requirements
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Full, clean UK manual driving licence
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Good literacy and numeracy skills
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Clear verbal and written communication
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Physically fit and able to walk 10+ miles per day
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Confident using mobile applications and email
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High levels of integrity, organisation and attention to detail
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Ability to use initiative, judgement and discretion
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Willing to provide own footwear and black trousers (no denim)
Desirable Experience
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Previous parking enforcement or PCN issuing experience
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Knowledge of parking regulations and the Highway Code
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Understanding of the Traffic Management Act 2004
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Familiarity with roads across North Essex