Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental firm is seeking an Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer to enhance community engagement and enforce environmental laws. This full-time position offers the chance to actively contribute to local cleanliness and safety through patrols, community education, and enforcement actions. Ideal candidates should possess effective communication skills, physical fitness for foot patrols, and a proactive approach to community resource management.

Benefits

Company pension

28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Comfortable engaging with the public, even in challenging situations.
• Capable of prolonged foot patrols in all weather conditions.
• Trained or willing to complete the Enviro Crime Induction Course.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the borough and engage with the community.
• Investigate community complaints and report findings.
• Educate the public on environmental crime.
• Issue Fixed Penalty Notices when necessary.

Skills

Effective Communication

Team Player

Physical Fitness

Attention to Detail

Proactive

Job description

Location: Doncaster Council
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!