Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental organization is seeking an Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer to patrol, educate, and enforce legislation in the borough. This role requires effective communication, teamwork, and physical fitness as you interact with the community to combat environmental crime. Join us in making a difference with a focus on community participation and cleanliness.

Benefits

Company pension

28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Comfortable engaging with the public in challenging situations.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capable of prolonged foot patrols in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the borough according to deployment strategy.
• Address community complaints and report findings.
• Raise awareness about environmental issues.

Skills

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Physical Fitness

Detail Orientation

Proactivity

Job description

Location: Windsor and Maidenhead
Pay: £13.85 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: £13.85 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!