Environmental Protection Officer: Enforce, Inspect, Advise

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD is seeking an Environmental Protection Officer in Exeter on a full-time temporary basis, offering a competitive hourly rate of £18.96. The role focuses on investigating nuisances, conducting inspections, monitoring air quality, and enforcing environmental legislation to protect public health and the environment.

Responsibilities include gathering evidence, preparing reports, and providing advice to residents, businesses, councillors, and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints relating to noise, smoke, dust, odour, light pollution, and other statutory nuisances.
• Carry out inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial premises to ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
• Monitor and assess environmental conditions including air quality, pollution incidents, and contaminated land issues.
• Gather evidence, prepare reports, and take enforcement action where necessary, including service of notices and prosecution support.
• Provide environmental health and pollution control advice to residents, businesses, councillors, and partner agencies.
• Conduct out-of-hours investigations when required, particularly for noise nuisance cases.
• Maintain accurate records and case management systems in accordance with council procedures.
• Liaise with external agencies including the Environment Agency, Public Health teams, emergency services, and neighbouring authorities.
• Support environmental improvement initiatives and contribute to local environmental policies and strategies.

Job description

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD is seeking an Environmental Protection Officer in Exeter on a full-time temporary basis, offering a competitive hourly rate of £18.96. The role focuses on investigating nuisances, conducting inspections, monitoring air quality, and enforcing environmental legislation to protect public health and the environment.

Responsibilities include gathering evidence, preparing reports, and providing advice to residents, businesses, councillors, and partner agencies.