Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

WISE Company; Liverpool; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

28 days leave

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Training provided

Overtime opportunities

Recognition schemes

Progression opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Liverpool City Council is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers for a full-time, on-site role based in Liverpool. The position involves foot patrols, identifying environmental offences and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices to members of the public.

This front-line role suits those who enjoy outdoor work, working independently, and making a visible difference to local communities. Training and uniform are provided, with opportunities for progression.

Formación

• Excellent communication and professional manner.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.
• Driving licence preferred but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Patrol on foot in town centres, high-footfall areas and residential streets.
• Observe behaviours and identify offences such as littering, dog fouling and fly-tipping.
• Approach offenders confidently to explain the offence and issue Fixed Penalty Notices.
• Educate the public on environmental responsibilities and reporting duties.
• Record evidence, statements and reports accurately using provided systems.
• Work independently while being supported by the enforcement team and management.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Resilience

Outdoor work

IT skills

Independent work

Driving licence

Descripción del empleo

Location: Liverpool City Council

Pay rate: £13.50 per hour

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

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

• £13.50per hour, full-time permanent contract
• 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday 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