Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

wasteenforcement; Dudley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer to join their team. This role involves patrolling the borough, engaging with the community, and enforcing environmental legislation to combat issues like fly-tipping and littering. As a key part of the mission to maintain clean and safe boroughs, you will educate the public, investigate complaints, and issue Fixed Penalty Notices when necessary. If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to contribute to a cleaner environment while working in a supportive and dynamic team.

Benefits

Company Pension

28 Days Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays)

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete the Enviro Crime Induction Course and demonstrate patrol competence.
• Ability to engage with the public and handle challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the borough and enforce legislation regarding environmental issues.
• Educate the community on environmental crime and maintain documentation.

Skills

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Physical Fitness

Attention to Detail

Proactivity

Education

Completion of Enviro Crime Induction Course

Job description

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Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) provided pay range

This range is provided by Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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 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 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 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 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 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:

£12:50 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

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

Public Safety