Outdoor Environmental Enforcement Officer – Foot Patrol

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement Ltd; Chatham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; 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) is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers to perform frontline foot patrols, identify offences and issue Fixed Penalty Notices to the public. The role is outdoors, involves independent work, and contributes to cleaner, safer local communities.

We offer a full-time permanent contract, 40 hours per week, with 28 days annual leave, a pension scheme, training and progression opportunities.

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

Strong communication

Resilience

Outdoor work

IT skills

Driving licence

Job description

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers to perform frontline foot patrols, identify offences and issue Fixed Penalty Notices to the public. The role is outdoors, involves independent work, and contributes to cleaner, safer local communities.

We offer a full-time permanent contract, 40 hours per week, with 28 days annual leave, a pension scheme, training and progression opportunities.