Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

WISE Company; Maidstone; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Training provided

Overtime opportunities

Recognition schemes

Progression opportunities

Resumo da vaga

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers to patrol town centres on foot, identify offences such as littering and fly-tipping, and issue Fixed Penalty Notices. This outdoor, front-line role suits independent workers who want to make a visible difference in local communities.

The role requires strong communication, resilience, and the ability to keep records accurate using our systems.

Qualificações

• Strong communication and professional manner.
• Resilience and 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Resilience

Outdoor work

IT skills

Independent working

Driving licence (preferred)

Descrição da vaga

Location: Medway Council
Pay rate: £14per 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

• £14per 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, and help us keep Medway clean, safe and enjoyable for everyone.