Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

WISE Company; Milton Keynes; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Training provided

Overtime opportunities

Recognition schemes

Career progression

28 days annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers in Milton Keynes. The role involves outdoor, front-line work on foot patrol to identify environmental offences and issue Fixed Penalty Notices.

You’ll spend shifts patrolling busy areas and engaging with the public to keep communities clean. We offer a full-time permanent contract, 40 hours per week, with a competitive pay rate and full training.

Formación

• Excellent communication skills and professional manner.
• Resilience for challenging conversations.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Basic IT skills for writing reports.

Responsabilidades

• Patrol Foot patrol in busy town centres, residential areas, and high-footfall zones.
• Identify offences such as littering, dog fouling, and fly-tipping.
• Approach offenders professionally, explain offences, and issue Fixed Penalty Notices.
• Educate the public on environmental responsibilities and duties.
• Record evidence, statements and reports accurately using provided systems.
• Work independently while being supported by the enforcement team.

Conocimientos

Clear communication

Professional demeanor

Outdoor resilience

Independent working

Attention to detail

Herramientas

Report writing

Descripción del empleo

Location: Milton Keynes City Council
Pay rate: £14.20per 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

• £14.20per 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