Environmental Health Technician

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

Job summary

A local government authority in Exeter is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Health Technician for its busy Neighbourhoods team. The role involves addressing complaints of nuisance and anti-social behavior, advising involved parties, and seeking resolutions. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience or a degree in Environmental Health. Flexibility in working hours is required, with regular site visits involved.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Environmental Health from studies or relevant experience.
• Experience handling neighborhood nuisance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with complaints of nuisance and anti-social behaviour.
• Investigate complaints and seek resolutions.
• Advise complainants, witnesses, and perpetrators.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Problem-solving ability

Education

Degree in Environmental Health or related field

Job description

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

This post is suitable for a student looking to gain experience to complete professional exams. Key skills for this post include strong communication skills, the ability to prioritise your workload and an ability to problem solve.

About the role

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. Based at the Civic Centre, the role 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.

What next?

If we sound like the right fit for you and you feel like the right fit for us we would welcome your application. Please note that we reserve the right to close any vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received.

Alternatively, if you would like to find out more about the post, the team or working with us at the Council please contact Rebecca Padfield, Principal Environmental Health Officer at

Our commitment

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

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.