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Parking Enforcement Officer
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Experience Required:
Posted:
24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 August 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
6 month contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
The Parking Enforcement Officer is responsible for enforcing parking regulations across the Royal Borough of Greenwich ensuring compliance with Traffic Regulation Orders in both on-street and off-street locations.
The role involves patrolling designated areas issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) engaging with the public and maintaining accurate records to support enforcement and legal processes.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Patrol assigned areas including controlled parking zones (CPZs) bus routes and public roads.
Enforce parking regulations by issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) and Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs).
Monitor and enforce contraventions such as footway parking school keep-clear zones and idling vehicles (emissions).
Inspect parking meters and pay-and-display machines reporting faults and placing out-of-order notices.
Maintain accurate records including pocket logs and evidence to support enforcement actions.
Prepare written reports and witness statements for contested PCNs and attend adjudication hearings if required.
Report street defects missing signage/markings antisocial behaviour and abandoned vehicles.
Provide assistance and information to the public regarding parking rules and enforcement.
Operate handheld enforcement devices and computerised systems in line with procedures.
Drive council vehicles or use public transport to carry out patrols.
Ensure all duties are carried out in line with health & safety equality and customer care policies.
Skills/Experience:
Proven experience in parking enforcement or a similar enforcement role.
Experience in note taking report writing and evidence gathering.
Experience dealing with the public including handling queries and conflict situations.
Good knowledge of parking regulations and Traffic Regulation Orders.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
Ability to work independently and manage patrol routes effectively.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic IT skills including use of handheld devices and enforcement systems.
Full UK driving licence (desirable depending on role requirements).
Additional Information:
Bi-Weekly Payments.
Based at The Woolwich Centre covering the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
35 hours per week typically 09:00 17:00 (flexibility may be required).
NVQ training may be provided as part of the role.
Required Skills:
Proven experience in parking enforcement or a similar enforcement role. Experience in note taking report writing and evidence gathering. Experience dealing with the public including handling queries and conflict situations. Good knowledge of parking regulations and Traffic Regulation Orders. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately. Ability to work independently and manage patrol routes effectively. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Basic IT skills including use of handheld devices and enforcement systems. Full UK driving licence (desirable depending on role requirements).
