Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

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

Job summary

A leading environmental enforcement organization in the UK is seeking an Environmental Enforcement Officer to patrol urban areas, issue Fixed Penalty Notices, and educate the public on environmental responsibilities. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, resilience, and physical fitness. The role offers £13.35/hour, full-time hours, and benefits including pension and 28 days leave.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Uniform and training provided

Overtime available

Recognition schemes and opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and professional presence are essential.
• Must be physically fit for outdoor patrols in all weather.
• Resilience and confidence when dealing with the public.

Responsibilities

• Patrol busy areas and outer boroughs on foot throughout your shift.
• Challenge and issue Fixed Penalty Notices for environmental offences.
• Educate the public on environmental responsibilities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Resilience

Physical fitness

Detail-focused

Job description

Location

Rotherham Council

Pay

£13.35 per hour

Hours

Full-time, 40 hours per week (including some weekends)

About The Role

We’re looking for confident, committed people to join our team as an Environmental Enforcement Officer. The role is straightforward: you’ll spend your day on foot patrol across the city centre and outer boroughs, identifying environmental offences and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to offenders.

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.

What You’ll Do

• Patrol busy areas and outer boroughs on foot throughout your shift
• Challenge and issue FPNs to individuals committing offences such as littering, dog fouling, and fly-tipping
• Record activity accurately in reports and statements
• Educate the public on environmental responsibilities
• Work independently and as part of a supportive enforcement team

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills and professional presence
• Resilience and confidence when dealing with the public
• Physically fit and comfortable with outdoor patrols in all weather
• Reliable, proactive, and detail-focused
• Driving licence preferred (not essential)

What We Offer

• £13.35 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, uniform and training provided, overtime available
• Recognition schemes and opportunities to progress

Next Step

If you want a job with real purpose where your actions directly improve local communities, apply today and join us in keeping Rotherham clean and safe.