Fix Space Recruitment Ltd
Civil Enforcement Officer
Temporary Contract
Job Details
Client: Thurrock Council
Service Area: Parking Decriminalisation
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start Date: 13 July 2026
Duration: 52 weeks
Number of Roles: 2
Location
Civic Offices
New Road
Grays
Essex
RM17 6SL
Pay
PAY Rate: £17.38 per hour
Job Overview
Thurrock Council is seeking 2 Civil Enforcement Officers to support the Parking Decriminalisation service.
The role will involve carrying out parking enforcement duties, working in a public-facing environment, patrolling assigned areas, identifying parking contraventions, issuing Penalty Charge Notices where appropriate and supporting the Council’s enforcement and community protection function.
This role requires strong customer service skills, confidence working outdoors, good judgement, the ability to deal with members of the public professionally and the ability to follow parking enforcement procedures accurately.
Important – Please Read Carefully
This is a public-facing Civil Enforcement Officer / Parking Enforcement role.
Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors, patrolling on foot, dealing with the public, following enforcement procedures and handling potentially challenging conversations professionally.
Previous civil enforcement, parking enforcement, traffic enforcement, security, compliance, community safety or public-facing enforcement experience would be highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out Civil Enforcement Officer duties
- Patrol streets, car parks and parking areas
- Identify parking contraventions
- Issue Penalty Charge Notices where appropriate
- Record evidence accurately
- Use handheld devices or enforcement systems
- Provide advice to members of the public
- Deal with public enquiries professionally
- Handle difficult conversations calmly
- Work outdoors in different weather conditions
- Follow Council policies and enforcement guidance
- Maintain accurate enforcement records
- Escalate issues or concerns where required
- Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards
Essential Experience & Skills
- Public-facing customer service, enforcement or security experience
- Ability to deal professionally with the public
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to remain calm in difficult situations
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to follow procedures accurately
- Ability to record information clearly
- Confidence working outdoors and patrolling on foot
- Ability to work independently
- Good judgement and decision-making skills
- Ability to use handheld devices or basic IT systems
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Civil Enforcement Officer experience
- Parking enforcement experience
- Experience issuing Penalty Charge Notices
- Knowledge of parking legislation
- Data Protection Level 1 training
- Local authority experience
- Community safety or on-street compliance experience
Additional Information
Interviews will take place in person at Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, RM17 6SL.
There will be one interview based around experience of the role and job-related questions.
Interviews will be conducted by Operational On Street Supervisors.
Candidate submission deadline is 07 July 2026.
Disclaimer
On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role.
I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
Make this application stronger
Use these quick checks before applying so your CV, interview preparation and job search are better matched to this vacancy.
Before you apply
Check the key details and make sure the role matches what you are looking for.
- Review the job title, company, location, salary and working pattern if provided.
- Check the skills, experience or qualifications requested by the employer.
- Make sure the commute, hours and contract type are realistic for you.
Tailor your CV
For Customer Services Jobs, highlight the most relevant skills, experience and achievements linked to this type of work. Keep it honest, clear and focused on what the employer is asking for.
Use the CV Builder or browse Career Advice.
Prepare for interview
If your application is successful, prepare simple examples that show your motivation, strengths and suitability.
Keep searching smarter
Do not rely on one application. Keep searching similar roles and set up alerts so new vacancies reach you faster.