Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE); Colchester; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to maintaining clean and safe boroughs as an Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer. In this vital role, you will patrol the community, engage with residents, and educate them on environmental issues while enforcing legislation to combat littering and other offenses. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in your community while working in a dynamic environment. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a cleaner future, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company pension

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must be an effective communicator and able to engage with the public.
• Willingness to complete training and patrol independently.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the borough and educate the community on environmental issues.
• Issue Fixed Penalty Notices and document findings accurately.

Skills

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Physical Fitness

Attention to Detail

Proactivity

Education

Completion of Enviro Crime Induction Course

Tools

Notebook for documentation

Job description

Location: Colchester

Pay: £12.50 per hour

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, including weekends

About Us:

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is a leading provider working with Local Authorities to combat issues like fly-tipping, littering, and dog fouling. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and extensive industry experience, WISE is dedicated to maintaining clean and safe boroughs.

Role Overview:

As an Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer, you'll patrol the borough, engage with the community, educate on environmental issues, and enforce legislation by issuing Fixed Penalty Notices when necessary.

Key Responsibilities for the Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer:

1. Patrolling: Follow an agreed deployment strategy to patrol the borough.
2. Investigating: Address complaints from the community and report findings to your Team Manager.
3. Educating: Raise awareness about environmental crime and the importance of community participation in keeping the borough clean.
4. Enforcing: Interact with offenders and issue Fixed Penalty Notices for relevant offences.
5. Learning: Stay well-versed in legislation through our bespoke Enviro Crime Induction Course.
6. Documenting: Maintain thorough notebook entries and witness statements for each issuance.

Ideal Candidate for Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer:

1. Effective Communicator: Comfortable engaging with the public, even in challenging situations.
2. Team Player: Able to work independently and as part of a team.
3. Physically Fit: Capable of prolonged foot patrols in all weather conditions.
4. Detail-Oriented: Clear and concise in writing reports.
5. Proactive: Able to use initiative in carrying out duties.
6. Trained: Willing to complete our Enviro Crime Induction Course and demonstrate competence in independent patrols.

Additional Information for the Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer:

1. Schedule: 5-day work pattern, Monday to Sunday, between 8am-6pm.
2. Benefits: Company pension, 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).

Requirements for the Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer role:

1. Driving Licence: Preferred
2. Screening: All successful candidates will undergo vetting. Cooperation during the screening process is crucial.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected Hours: 40 per week

Work Location: On the road

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join our mission to keep our boroughs clean and safe!