Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE); Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to keeping communities clean and safe. As an Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer, you will actively patrol the borough, educate the public on environmental issues, and enforce regulations by issuing Fixed Penalty Notices. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys engaging with the community, is physically fit, and is ready to make a positive impact. With a supportive team environment and a commitment to professional development, you will have the opportunity to grow while contributing to a cleaner, safer borough. If you're passionate about environmental stewardship, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Company pension

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Comfortable engaging with the public in challenging situations.
• Willing to complete the Enviro Crime Induction Course.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the borough and engage with the community.
• Educate on environmental issues and enforce legislation.

Skills

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Physical Fitness

Detail Orientation

Proactivity

Education

Completion of Enviro Crime Induction Course

Tools

Notebook for documentation

Job description

Location: Dudley Council

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!