Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

wasteenforcement; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer to help maintain clean and safe boroughs. In this role, you will patrol the area, educate the community on environmental issues, and enforce legislation through issuing Fixed Penalty Notices. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in public safety while working full-time hours. Join a team dedicated to combating environmental crime and ensuring community participation in keeping the borough clean. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoy engaging with the public, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Pension

28 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• Comfortable engaging with the public in challenging situations.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to complete Enviro Crime Induction Course.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the borough and engage with the community.
• Investigate complaints and report findings.
• Educate the public on environmental issues.

Skills

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Proactivity

Attention to Detail

Physical Fitness

Job description

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Base pay range

Location: Colchester

Pay: £13.35 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:

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

Ideal Candidate for Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer:

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

Additional Information for the Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer:

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

Requirements for the Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer role:

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.35 per hour

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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Public Safety

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