Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE); Nottingham; Vor Ort; GBP 24.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension scheme

Full uniform and training provided

Overtime opportunities

Recognition schemes and progression

28 days annual leave

Zusammenfassung

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers in Gedling for a front-line role spent mainly on foot patrols, identifying offences and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices. The position is outdoors, requires independence, and aims to protect local communities.

We offer a full-time contract at £13.45 per hour, 40 hours weekly, with 28 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, full uniform and training provided, plus overtime and progression

Qualifikationen

• Clear communication skills in public settings.
• Ability to stay calm in challenging conversations.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Basic IT/report writing abilities.
• Reliable, proactive and detail-focused.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.
• Driving licence preferred but not essential.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Outdoor work

Resilience

Professional demeanor

IT/report writing

Independent worker

Driving licence (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Gedling Council

Pay rate: £13.45 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

• £13.45 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

Next Steps

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