Outdoor Environmental Enforcement Officer: Local Impact

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Uniform and training provided

Overtime opportunities

Progression opportunities

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers in Rotherham for frontline outdoor patrol, identifying offences and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices. This role suits individuals who enjoy outdoor work and making a visible difference in local communities.

You’ll work full-time on a 40-hour week, including occasional weekends, with a pension, uniform, training, and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a confident, professional manner.
• Resilience to handle challenging conversations calmly.
• Comfortable outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Basic IT skills for 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

Excellent communication

Professional demeanor

Outdoor work

IT/report writing

Reliable and detail-oriented

Independent worker

Driving licence preferred

Job description

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is recruiting Environmental Enforcement Officers in Rotherham for frontline outdoor patrol, identifying offences and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices. This role suits individuals who enjoy outdoor work and making a visible difference in local communities.

You’ll work full-time on a 40-hour week, including occasional weekends, with a pension, uniform, training, and opportunities for progression.