Environmental Enforcement Officer — Outdoor Impact & Growth

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE); Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Full uniform and training provided

Overtime opportunities

Recognition schemes and progression

Job summary

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers to patrol town centres and residential streets, observing offences and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices. You will educate the public on environmental responsibilities and document evidence using standard systems.

The role is outdoors for most shifts, requires strong communication and resilience, and supports a wider enforcement team. Training, full uniform and progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a confident, professional manner.
• Resilience and the ability to handle challenging conversations calmly.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Basic IT skills for report writing.

Responsibilities

• Starting your day by heading out on foot patrol across town centres, high-footfall areas and residential streets.
• Observing public behaviour and identifying offences such as littering, dog fouling and fly-tipping.
• Approaching offenders confidently and professionally to explain the offence and issue Fixed Penalty Notices.
• Educating members of the public on their environmental responsibilities.
• Accurately recording evidence, statements and reports using provided systems.
• Working independently while remaining supported by a wider enforcement team and management.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Resilience

Independence

IT literacy

Job description

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers to patrol town centres and residential streets, observing offences and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices. You will educate the public on environmental responsibilities and document evidence using standard systems.

The role is outdoors for most shifts, requires strong communication and resilience, and supports a wider enforcement team. Training, full uniform and progression opportunities are provided.