Enforcement Officer (17683)

Kingdom Services Group Ltd; Barry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is seeking an Environmental Enforcement Officer in Barry, Wales. The role involves enforcing environmental regulations, educating the public, and managing complaints related to environmental offenses. Applicants need to demonstrate investigative skills and effective communication. The position offers a pay rate of £15.00 per hour for around 40 hours of work per week, with opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

CPD training

Career development plans

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Ability to enforce environmental laws and regulations effectively.
• Strong communication skills for public interaction and education.
• Proficiency in investigation techniques and use of surveillance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce environmental regulations and local by-laws.
• Patrol assigned areas to detect violations.
• Investigate reports of environmental offenses from the public.
• Issue fines and citations for non-compliance.
• Prepare legal documents and case files for prosecution.
• Attend court proceedings and present evidence.

Skills

Investigation skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Job description

Company : Kingdom Local Authority Support (Kingdom).

Location : Barry, CF63 area.

Job Role : Environmental Enforcement Officer

Hours : On average 40 hours per week, shifts as per site rota. Monday-Friday, 08:00am-16:00pm with rotational weekends.

Pay Rate : £15.00 per hour.

About Kingdom

Kingdom is the leading supplier to Local Authorities, providing services to combat environmental crime, including littering, fly-tipping, business waste compliance, and anti-social behaviour. We offer accredited CPD training, career development plans, and aim to make the UK cleaner, safer, and greener.

What the role is

The Environmental Enforcement Officer plays a crucial role in maintaining public health, safety, and environmental standards by enforcing environmental laws and regulations. This position involves investigating environmental violations, issuing warnings, fines, or citations, and educating the public about environmental responsibilities. The officer will work closely with local authorities, businesses, and residents to promote compliance and help reduce environmental crimes such as littering, fly-tipping, and pollution.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Law Enforcement

• Enforce environmental regulations and local by-laws relating to littering, fly-tipping, graffiti, waste management, noise pollution, and other environmental concerns.
• Patrol assigned areas to detect violations and ensure compliance with environmental laws.
• Investigate reports of environmental offenses from the public and respond promptly to complaints.

Issuing Fines and Notices

• Issue fixed penalty notices (FPNs) and citations to individuals or businesses for non-compliance with environmental laws.
• Prepare and serve legal documents, including warning notices and fines, in accordance with local laws.
• Conduct follow-up visits to ensure compliance with issued notices and take further action if necessary.

Investigation and Reporting

• Investigate environmental offenses such as illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, and unlawful waste disposal by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing case files.
• Use surveillance equipment, including cameras, to monitor and collect evidence of environmental crimes.
• Report findings to senior management and collaborate with legal teams to pursue prosecutions when necessary.

Court Proceedings and Legal Support

• Prepare case files for prosecution, including collecting evidence, photographs, and witness statements.
• Attend court proceedings and present evidence as required to support legal action against environmental offenders.

Communication : Express information clearly and concisely to ensure understanding.

Flexibility : Adapt to change and work effectively in various situations and weather conditions.

Learning and Development

Participate in our training course to gain insight into daily duties, current legislation, communication, and interaction aspects of the role, earning a recognized qualification in environmental awareness.

You will receive a contract of employment from your employer separately.

You will receive your pay weekly on a Friday from HIVE 360 Payroll Services Provider.

You will not be working for Kingdom Service Group directly, although will have the opportunity to request your temporary agreement to be transferred to a Kingdom Contract in the future.

Introduction : We generally operate as an Agency and Employment Business, as referred to in the regulations in our ‘agreement for work finding services’, and we are in the business of providing recruitment services to Client’s looking for workers, and work finding services to candidates seeking work. If you are seeking work, have provided us with your personal details to be registered on our database of candidates, and have asked us to locate work for you. We are prepared to seek work for you on our assignments set out our terms, and you wish to accept our services.

If you are passionate about the environment and supporting the local community, apply now to be part of the Kingdom family.