Environmental Health Officer / Enforcement Officer

Care First Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is looking for a committed Environmental Health Officer to join their team in Hounslow, England. This challenging position focuses on safeguarding public health through the investigation of various environmental complaints such as pest infestations and waste accumulations. Candidates should possess a degree in Environmental Health and demonstrate strong investigative skills, compliance assessment, and the ability to engage with residents and businesses effectively. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are included.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Health, or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in dealing with environmental health complaints.
• Ability to work with residents, landlords, and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Investigate environmental health complaints and service requests.
• Conduct inspections, risk assessments, and gather evidence.
• Prepare reports and legal documentation as needed.

Skills

Investigation skills

Public health knowledge

Compliance assessment

Education

Degree in Environmental Health or related field

Job description

Care First Recruitment Ltd are seeking a committed and proactive Environmental Health Officer / Enforcement Officer to join our Environmental Health Team in the Brent area. This is a challenging and rewarding role, focused on protecting public health and improving environmental conditions for our communities.

The Role

You will investigate and respond to a wide range of environmental health complaints and public health issues, including :

• Pest infestations
• Stopped up and defective drains
• Filthy, verminous and hoarded properties
• Waste accumulations and fly-tipping
• Other statutory and non-statutory public health matters

You will take a casework-led approach, assessing risks, engaging with residents, landlords and businesses, and applying proportionate and effective interventions to achieve compliance and safeguard health.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate environmental health complaints and service requests in line with legislation, policies and procedures
• Carry out inspections, risk assessments and evidence gathering
• Use a full suite of interventions, including advice, informal action, statutory notices, and enforcement action where necessary

Prepare reports, schedules of works, legal documentation and witness…