Parking Enforcement Officer

  • London, UK
  • The Royal Borough of Greenwich
  • Temporary
  • On-Site
  • 23-23 GBP / Hour
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Job Description:

Parking Enforcement Officer

Temporary Contract

Job Details

Client: The Royal Borough of Greenwich

Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:00

Start Date: 02 March 2026
End Date: 31 August 2026
Closing Date: 23 February 2026 at 17:00

Location

Office Base:
The Woolwich Centre
Wellington Street
Woolwich
SE18 6HQ

Pay & Package

PAYE Rate: £23.16 per hour

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

This role requires previous parking enforcement experience.

Candidates must have:

  • Experience issuing PCNs

  • Experience of note taking and report writing

  • Experience dealing with members of the public

Applications without direct parking enforcement experience will not be considered.

Job Overview

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking experienced Parking Enforcement Officers to enforce traffic regulations across both on-street and off-street parking locations.

You will patrol designated areas within the borough, issue Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs), and ensure compliance with Traffic Regulation Orders. This is a frontline public-facing role requiring confidence, professionalism, and strong written communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Patrol controlled parking zones (CPZs), bus routes and designated areas

  • Issue PCNs in accordance with Traffic Management legislation

  • Enforce footway parking bans, school keep-clear markings and other contraventions

  • Maintain accurate written records and pocket logs

  • Provide witness statements and attend adjudication hearings where required

  • Assist the public and respond to parking enquiries

  • Report street defects, abandoned vehicles and antisocial behaviour

  • Check and maintain enforcement equipment

  • Drive council vehicles or patrol on foot as required

Essential Experience & Skills

  • Proven experience in parking enforcement

  • Experience using handheld enforcement devices

  • Strong report writing and note-taking ability

  • Experience dealing confidently with members of the public

  • Ability to remain calm in challenging situations

  • Good understanding of Traffic Regulation Orders and PCN procedures

  • Strong observational skills and attention to detail

Reporting To

Senior Parking Enforcement Officer

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.

Job Reference: RQ1696728