Civil Enforcement Officer
| Posting date: | 24 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £14.87 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 August 2025 |
| Location: | Margate, Kent, CT9 4JS |
| Company: | HR GO Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | TA2407A_1753349951 |
Summary
️ Position: Civil Enforcement Officer
Location: Thanet Area
️ Job Type: Temp to Perm
Salary: £14.87 per hour
⏰ Hours: 37 hours per week on a 3-week rota, between 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive Civil Enforcement Officer to join our team at the local Council. The Civil Enforcement team plays a pivotal role in helping the District Council fulfil the requirements of the Traffic Management Act 2004.
As a Civil Enforcement Officer, you will take on a unique and innovative role by conducting street patrols across designated areas within the district.
Responsibilities:- Enforce parking restrictions in accordance with the Traffic Management Act 2004 and Traffic Regulation Orders for Thanet.
- ✉️ Issue Penalty Charge Notices to vehicles parked illegally.
- Collect sufficient evidence when issuing Penalty Charge Notices.
- Conduct daily maintenance checks of pay and display machines and report any issues.
- ️ Perform weekly car park inspections.
- Identify and report damaged road and car park signs, faded lines, or missing signage that requires replacement.
- Assist the public with council-related inquiries to provide outstanding customer service.
- Collaborate with other enforcement teams, CCTV, and local police to share intelligence.
- Investigate reports of abandoned vehicles, overseeing the process from initial report to removal.
- Participate in joint operations with CCTV and Streetscene Enforcement.
- Basic knowledge of the Highway Code, Road Traffic Regulations Act 1991, Traffic Management Act, and other relevant legislation.
- Strong understanding of the Thanet area.
- Basic computer skills.
- Valid, clean driving license.
- Excellent communication skills.
- ⚡ Ability to work under pressure.
- Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- ☀️ Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- ️ Physically fit.
- Attention to detail.
- Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
If you are a proactive and passionate individual committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community, we would love to hear from you