Environmental Services Officer

Beighton; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working schemes

Generous holiday entitlement 25→30

Pension scheme

Company van provided

Job summary

Sheffield City Council is seeking an Environmental Services Officer for the Street Scene & Regulations Services. The role involves field-based pest control work, providing technical advice to the Council and private sector, and flexible hours with van and PPE provided.

We offer CPD training, opportunities for flexible working, 25 days annual leave (30 after 5 years), and a generous pension. Applicants should have RS Public Health Level 2 (BPCA Level 2) and a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills both written and oral.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workloads, work to deadlines and achieve service targets.
• Ability to interpret legislation and statutory guidance.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and information.
• Able to develop funding and contracts.
• Understanding of equality issues.

Responsibilities

• To provide a focus of knowledge, technical expertise, and advice for the Council and private sector with specific reference to pest control.
• To undertake clearance/disinfection of noxious, verminous, or contaminated articles and premises including faeces and sharps
• Prepared to work flexibly including outside normal working hours.
• Willingness to work in unpleasant & noxious conditions.
• Able to move, lift & carry bulky & heavy items.

Skills

Full driving license

Pest control

Environmental duties

IT skills

Education

Royal Society of Public Health Level 2 certificate (BPCA Level 2)

COSHH training

Health and Safety training

Working at heights training

Pest related training

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Services Officer, to work within the Street Scene & Regulations Services.

Environmental Services is a growing department within Sheffield Council serving both the public and private sectors in an array of environmental duties.

We pride ourselves on providing a responsive, efficient, and professional service.

Job Overview

• Working Monday - Thursday 8am while 4pm and Friday 8am while 3:30pm.
• Our Environmental Services Officers work mobile.
• A fully equipped van will be provided along with all the required personal protective equipment you need to undertake the work.
• IT and communication equipment are provided to complete your duties.
• Training program options provided during your career, and you will be registered to an industry recognised CPD scheme.
• There are opportunities for flexible working schemes.
• On top of that we offer a great paid annual leave allowance of 25 days moving to 30 after 5 years’ service.
• The opportunity to join a generous pension scheme

Key requirements of the role

• Applicants must hold the Royal Society of Public Health level 2 certificate or equivalent (BPCA Level 2)
• Full clean driving license
• Experience in pest control and other environmental duties.
• Computer and IT skills

Desirable requirements

It would be desirable that the applicant has some relevant industry training certificates such as COSHH, health and safety, working at heights, pest related training from industry providers.

Duties & responsibilities within the role will include:

• To provide a focus of knowledge, technical expertise, and advice for the Council and private sector with specific reference to pest control.
• To undertake clearance/disinfection of noxious, verminous, or contaminated articles and premises including faeces and sharps
• Prepared to work flexibly including outside normal working hours.
• Willingness to work in unpleasant & noxious conditions.
• Able to move, lift & carry bulky & heavy items.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes/skills in the following areas:

• Good communication skills both written and oral.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workloads, work to deadlines and achieve service targets.
• Ability to interpret legislation and statutory guidance.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and information.
• Able to develop funding and contracts.
• Understanding of equality issues.

We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.

Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form. Sometimes, if lots of people apply, we might not be able to interview everyone who qualifies for the Guarantee. In these cases, we’ll interview the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job.

If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.

Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyoneand where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.