COMM ENT 5703 G2 - Technical Assistant, Environmental Health Services (Enforcement Team) (609763)

South Lanarkshire Council; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enrolment in Local Government Pension

Salary Sacrifice AVC scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement (up to 10)

Occupational sick pay

Family friendly policies - flexible-wk

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is advertising a temporary Environmental Health Technical Assistant based at Brandon Gate, Hamilton, ML3 0XB. The role is 35 hours per week for 22 months with a starting salary of £29,745–£32,008 per year.

You will support Fly Tipping enforcement, issue Fixed Penalty Notices where appropriate, and may be required to give evidence in court. Experience with CCTV evidence is beneficial but not essential, and a driving licence is required to visit all district areas.

Qualifications

• No specific qualification is required, although enforcement of criminal legislation in this area would be beneficial.
• Experience in using criminal evidence gathered from CCTV sources would be beneficial.
• Ability to organise workload effectively with good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Enforce relevant legislation regarding fly tipping; may issue Fixed Penalty Notices.
• Appear in court to speak to offences/evidence witnessed.
• Be involved in litter and dog fouling enforcement.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

Description

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Friday 9 October 2026 at 11:55pm.

Location: Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work Pattern

Back Shirt - Monday - Thursday 1:30pm - 9pm, Friday 8:45am - 4pm and Saturday 9am - 5pm

Early Shift - Tuesday 8:45am - 4:45pm, Wednesday - Thursday 1:30pm - 9pm and Friday 8:45am - 4pm

Salary: £29,745 - £32,008 annual salary

This post is temporary for 22 months.

We are seeking to appoint assertive, enthusiastic and self motivated Environmental Health Technical Assistant who can accept and tackle demanding goals. The Assistant will be motivated to bring changes to people’s behaviour in terms of Environmental Crimes (predominantly supporting Fly Tipping enforcement work, acting as a witness). Day to day duties will include the enforcement of relevant legislation in respect of behaviour concerning Fly Tipping, which may include the issuing of Fixed Penalty Notices. You may also be expected to appear in court to speak to the offences/evidence you have been witness to. You may also be involved in Litter and Dog Fouling enforcement.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent literacy, numerical and IT skills, and have the ability to organise your workload in an effective and productive way.

Ideally you will have experience working with the public and have carried out criminal enforcement duties in order to join our expanding specialist team. Environmental Crime Team

No specific qualification is required however enforcement of criminal legislation (ideally within this area and/ or a related area) would be beneficial but not essential.

Experience in utilising criminal evidence gathered from CCTV sources would be beneficial but again not essential.

This is a temporary post for 22 months from your start date. You will require a driving licence, as all areas of the district will require to be visited.

For additional information please contact David Duffy Divisional Environmental Services Officer 01698 454644, Mobile [phone] or via email [e-mail]

Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents

• What enforcement experience (criminal or otherwise) do you have?
• Do you hold any further qualifications or experience that demonstrate your competence in relation to this area?
• Outline any experience you have that you feel would serve you well in relation to this post?
• Do you hold a current Driving License and are you able to travel and work within this discipline throughout South Lanarkshire?

If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

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