Environmental Health Technician

Exeter City Council; Crediton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Crediton is looking for an Environmental Health Technician to join their Neighbourhoods team. This role involves addressing complaints of nuisance and anti-social behaviour, managing investigations, and providing resolutions. Successful candidates will have relevant educational backgrounds or experience in Environmental Health, strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. The position offers flexible working arrangements, although some out-of-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Environmental Health from a related degree or relevant experience dealing with neighbourhood nuisance.
• Ability to manage complaints effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day work dealing with complaints of nuisance and anti-social behaviour.
• Investigate complaints and seek informal resolutions.
• Conduct house and site visits as required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Problem solving

Education

Relevant degree in Environmental Health

Job description

Working as part of a small specialist team, we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic person to assist with the day-to-day work of the team. This will involve dealing with complaints of nuisance and anti-social behaviour from the first point of referral through to resolution, including advising complainants, witnesses and perpetrators, investigating complaints and seeking informal resolution such as mediation, assertively challenging behaviour or taking legal action.

About the team: The main function of Environmental Health and Community Safety service is to provide a safe, healthy and attractive environment for all those who live, work or visit the City of Exeter.

The role is based at the Civic Centre and is suitable for flexible working, but candidates must expect to carry out visits to houses and sites within the district. Regular out of hours work will be required.

We are seeking to appoint an Environmental Health Technician to work in the small but very busy Neighbourhoods team. To be successful in this role, you will need to have knowledge of Environmental Health from studying for a related degree or have relevant experience in dealing with neighbourhood nuisance.

• Strong communication skills
• The ability to prioritise your workload
• An ability to problem solve

This post is suitable for a student looking to gain experience to complete professional exams.

At Exeter City Council, we are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We strive to implement reasonable adjustments to support any members of our communities who face barriers in recruitment processes.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.