Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE); Chatham; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme

Full uniform and training provided

Overtime opportunities

Progression opportunities

28 days annual leave (including bank)

Descripción de la vacante

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is seeking Environmental Enforcement Officers to conduct foot patrols, identify environmental offences and issue Fixed Penalty Notices. The role involves working outdoors, across busy town centres and residential streets, with training provided and a permanent full-time contract.

You will record evidence, liaise with the public, and operate within a supportive enforcement team.

Formación

• Strong communication skills and a confident, professional manner.
• Resilience and the ability to handle challenging conversations calmly.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Basic IT skills (report writing).
• Reliable, proactive and detail-focused.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.
• A driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Starting your day by heading out on foot patrol across busy town centres and residential streets.
• Observing public behaviour and identifying offences such as littering and fly-tipping.
• Approaching offenders professionally to explain the offence and issue Fixed Penalty Notices.
• Educating the public on environmental responsibilities.
• Accurately recording evidence, statements and reports using provided systems.
• Working independently while remaining supported by a wider enforcement team.

Conocimientos

Communication

Resilience

Outdoor work

IT/report writing

Attention to detail

Independent work

Driving licence

Descripción del empleo

Location: Medway Council
Pay rate: £14 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (including occasional weekends)

About The Role

We’re recruiting confident, professional individuals to join our team as Environmental Enforcement Officers. This is a front-line, on-the-ground role where you’ll spend your working day on foot patrol, identifying environmental offences and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to members of the public.

About Us

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) works in partnership with Local Authorities across the UK to tackle environmental crime, including littering, fly-tipping, dog fouling and duty of care offences. Using industry expertise, trained officers and modern technology, we deliver visible, fair and effective enforcement that helps keep boroughs clean and safe.

A Day in the Life

A typical shift will involve:

• Starting your day by heading out on foot patrol across busy town centres, high-footfall areas and residential streets
• Observing public behaviour and identifying offences such as littering, dog fouling and fly-tipping
• Approaching offenders confidently and professionally to explain the offence and issue Fixed Penalty Notices
• Educating members of the public on their environmental responsibilities
• Accurately recording evidence, statements and reports using provided systems
• Working independently while remaining supported by a wider enforcement team and management

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills and a confident, professional manner
• Resilience and the ability to handle challenging conversations calmly
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Basic IT skills (report writing)
• Reliable, proactive and detail-focused
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures
• A driving licence is preferred but not essential

What We Offer

• £14 per hour, full-time permanent contract
• 40 hours per week, Monday-Sunday shifts between 8am-6pm
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Full uniform and training provided
• Overtime opportunities
• Recognition schemes and progression opportunities