Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE); Ilford; Vor Ort; GBP 17.000 - 24.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Full uniform and training provided

Overtime opportunities

Recognition schemes and progression

Zusammenfassung

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is seeking Environmental Enforcement Officers to perform foot patrols and enforce environmental laws on public spaces across the region.

This hands-on role suits individuals who enjoy outdoor work, are comfortable engaging with the public, and can operate independently while adhering to procedures and safety standards. Training, full uniform, and progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifikationen

• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Resilience and the ability to handle challenging conversations calmly.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Basic IT skills for report writing and record keeping.
• Reliable, proactive and detail-focused with a responsible approach.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.
• Driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Aufgaben

• Foot patrol in busy town centres and residential streets.
• Identify offences such as littering, dog fouling and fly-tipping and issue Fixed Penalty Notices as needed.
• Educate the public on environmental responsibilities and procedures.
• Accurately record evidence, statements and reports using provided systems.
• Work independently while supported by the enforcement team and management.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Resilience

Outdoor work

Basic IT/report writing

Reliable

Independent work

Driving licence (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Location

Redbridge Council

Pay rate

£14.80 per hour

Hours

Full-time, 40 hours per week (including occasional weekends)

About The Role

We're recruiting confident, professional individuals to join our team as Environmental Enforcement Officers. This is a front-line, on-the-ground role where you'll spend your working day on foot patrol, identifying environmental offences and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to members of the public.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being outdoors, working independently, and making a visible difference to local communities.

About Us

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) works in partnership with Local Authorities across the UK to tackle environmental crime, including littering, fly-tipping, dog fouling and duty of care offences. Using industry expertise, trained officers and modern technology, we deliver visible, fair and effective enforcement that helps keep boroughs clean and safe.

A Day in the Life

A typical shift will involve:

• Starting your day by heading out on foot patrol across busy town centres, high-footfall areas and residential streets
• Observing public behaviour and identifying offences such as littering, dog fouling and fly-tipping
• Approaching offenders confidently and professionally to explain the offence and issue Fixed Penalty Notices
• Educating members of the public on their environmental responsibilities
• Accurately recording evidence, statements and reports using provided systems
• Working independently while remaining supported by a wider enforcement team and management

You'll be outdoors for most of your shift and regularly engaging with the public, so confidence, resilience and professionalism are key.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills and a confident, professional manner
• Resilience and the ability to handle challenging conversations calmly
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Basic IT skills (report writing)
• Reliable, proactive and detail-focused
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures
• A driving licence is preferred but not essential

What We Offer

• £14.80 per hour, full-time permanent contract
• 40 hours per week, Monday-Sunday shifts between 8am-6pm
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Full uniform and training provided
• Overtime opportunities
• Recognition schemes and progression opportunities