Outdoor Environmental Enforcement Officer

WISE Company; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Training provided

Overtime opportunities

Recognition schemes

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers to patrol town centres on foot, identify offences such as littering and fly-tipping, and issue Fixed Penalty Notices. This outdoor, front-line role suits independent workers who want to make a visible difference in local communities.

The role requires strong communication, resilience, and the ability to keep records accurate using our systems.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and professional manner.
• Resilience and 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 working

Driving licence (preferred)

Job description

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers to patrol town centres on foot, identify offences such as littering and fly-tipping, and issue Fixed Penalty Notices. This outdoor, front-line role suits independent workers who want to make a visible difference in local communities.

The role requires strong communication, resilience, and the ability to keep records accurate using our systems.