Outdoor Environmental Enforcement Officer

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Full uniform and training provided

Overtime opportunities

Recognition schemes and progression

Job summary

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) in Colchester is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers for a front-line outdoor role. You will spend your day on foot patrol, identify environmental offences and issue Fixed Penalty Notices to members of the public.

This full-time position involves 40 hours per week with occasional weekend work, in an outdoor environment. The role requires confidence, resilience and a professional manner to engage with the public during enforcement

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/report writing skills.
• Reliable, proactive and detail-focused.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.
• A driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Starting your day by heading out on foot patrol across busy town centres and residential streets.
• Observing public behaviour and identifying offences such as littering and fly-tipping.
• Approaching offenders confidently 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

Strong communication

Resilience

Outdoor work

Basic IT skills

Independent work

Driving licence preferred

Job description

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) in Colchester is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers for a front-line outdoor role. You will spend your day on foot patrol, identify environmental offences and issue Fixed Penalty Notices to members of the public.

This full-time position involves 40 hours per week with occasional weekend work, in an outdoor environment. The role requires confidence, resilience and a professional manner to engage with the public during enforcement