Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE); Old Windsor; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to maintaining clean and safe boroughs. As an Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer, you will engage with the community, educate on environmental issues, and enforce legislation to combat littering and fly-tipping. This full-time role involves patrolling the borough, addressing community complaints, and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices when necessary. With a commitment to using innovative technology and extensive industry experience, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in your community. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoy working outdoors, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Pension

28 Days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Comfortable engaging with the public in challenging situations.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the borough and engage with the community on environmental issues.
• Issue Fixed Penalty Notices for relevant offences.

Skills

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Physical Fitness

Attention to Detail

Proactive Initiative

Job description

Location:

Windsor and Maidenhead

Pay:

£13.85 per hour

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, including weekends

About Us:

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is a leading provider working with Local Authorities to combat issues like fly-tipping, littering, and dog fouling. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and extensive industry experience, WISE is dedicated to maintaining clean and safe boroughs.

Role Overview:

As an Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer, you'll patrol the borough, engage with the community, educate on environmental issues, and enforce legislation by issuing Fixed Penalty Notices when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patrolling: Follow an agreed deployment strategy to patrol the borough.
• Investigating: Address complaints from the community and report findings to your Team Manager.
• Educating: Raise awareness about environmental crime and the importance of community participation in keeping the borough clean.
• Enforcing: Interact with offenders and issue Fixed Penalty Notices for relevant offences.
• Learning: Stay well-versed in legislation through our bespoke Enviro Crime Induction Course.
• Documenting: Maintain thorough notebook entries and witness statements for each issuance.

Ideal Candidate:

• Effective Communicator: Comfortable engaging with the public, even in challenging situations.
• Team Player: Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically Fit: Capable of prolonged foot patrols in all weather conditions.
• Detail-Oriented: Clear and concise in writing reports.
• Proactive: Able to use initiative in carrying out duties.
• Trained: Willing to complete our Enviro Crime Induction Course and demonstrate competence in independent patrols.

Additional Information:

• Schedule: 5-day work pattern, Monday to Sunday, between 8am-6pm.
• Benefits: Company pension, 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).

Requirements:

• Driving Licence: Preferred
• Screening: All successful candidates will undergo vetting. Cooperation during the screening process is crucial.

Job Details:

Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.85 per hour

Expected Hours: 40 per week

Work Location: On the road

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join our mission to keep our boroughs clean and safe!