Frontline Outdoor Environmental Enforcement Officer

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Full uniform provided

Training provided

Overtime opportunities

Recognition schemes and progression

Job summary

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) in Colchester is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers for front-line, on-foot patrols to identify environmental offences and issue Fixed Penalty Notices. This role suits outdoorsy, self-motivated individuals who can work independently while contributing to cleaner streets and safer communities.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a competitive pay rate of £14.80 per hour, and includes training, a uniform, and pension

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Outdoor work

IT skills

Independent work

Driving licence

Job description

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) in Colchester is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers for front-line, on-foot patrols to identify environmental offences and issue Fixed Penalty Notices. This role suits outdoorsy, self-motivated individuals who can work independently while contributing to cleaner streets and safer communities.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a competitive pay rate of £14.80 per hour, and includes training, a uniform, and pension