Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

WISE Company; Luton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Full uniform and training provided

Overtime opportunities

Recognition schemes

Progression opportunities

28 days annual leave

Job summary

WISE is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers for outdoor, front-line patrols in Luton. You will spend days on foot, identifying environmental offences and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices to members of the public.

This role suits those who enjoy working outdoors and making a visible difference in local communities. We are looking for strong communicators who remain professional under pressure, and who can work independently while following established procedures.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with a confident, professional manner.
• Resilient and able to handle challenging conversations calmly.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Basic IT skills and ability to write clear reports.
• Reliable, proactive and detail-focused.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.
• A driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Foot patrol across busy town centres and residential streets.
• Observe offences such as littering and fly-tipping and issue FPNs.
• Educate the public on environmental responsibilities and rules.
• Record evidence, statements and reports using provided systems.
• Work independently while supported by a wider enforcement team.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Outdoor work

Report writing

Reliability

Independence

Driving licence

Job description

Location: LutonBorough Council
Pay rate: £13.85per 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

• £13.85per 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

Next Steps

If you're looking for a role with real responsibility, real impact and no desk-bound routine, help us keep Luton clean, safe and enjoyable for everyone.