Outdoor Environmental Enforcement Officer

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement Ltd; Pinxton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Uniform & training provided

Overtime opportunities

Recognition & progression

Job summary

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers for front-line foot patrol work with boroughs across the UK. You will identify environmental offences, issue Fixed Penalty Notices, and educate the public while operating outdoors in various town centres.

The role demands independence, resilience, and strong communication as you work with Local Authorities to keep communities clean and safe.

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
• A driving licence is preferred but not essential

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

Reliability

Independence

Driving licence

Job description

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers for front-line foot patrol work with boroughs across the UK. You will identify environmental offences, issue Fixed Penalty Notices, and educate the public while operating outdoors in various town centres.

The role demands independence, resilience, and strong communication as you work with Local Authorities to keep communities clean and safe.