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

Southlanarkshire; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Salary Sacrifice AVC

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working and parental leave

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking an Environmental Health Technical Assistant to support fly tipping enforcement and related offences, collecting evidence and assisting in court where required. The role is based in Hamilton with 35 hours per week and a temporary contract of 22 months.

The salary ranges from £29,745 to £32,008 per year, and a driving licence is required to visit all district areas. You will join the Environmental Crime Team and work to improve public safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Excellent literacy, numerical and IT skills.
• Ability to organise workload effectively and meet demanding goals.
• Driving licence required to visit all district areas.

Responsibilities

• Enforce legislation related to Fly Tipping and environmental behaviour.
• Assist in evidence gathering and potentially give testimony in court.
• May be involved in litter and dog fouling enforcement.

Skills

Literacy

Numerical skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Job 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]

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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 Opportunitiesand 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)