Pollution Control Officer

NPT Pass; Briton Ferry; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme 15.3%

Discounted gym membership with Celtic 

Excellent development opportunities

Hybrid working opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Smart Spend discounts

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking a motivated Pollution Control Officer to join the General Environmental Health team. You will regulate low to medium risk activities, assess information, respond to enquiries and provide guidance to colleagues and the public.

Responsibilities include site inspections, permit reviews, planning observations, contaminated land work, and reporting. A HND or higher in environmental science/health is required, plus a driving licence and flexibility to work outside

Qualifications

• HND or higher qualification in Environmental Health, Environmental Science or equivalent.
• Experience with environmental permitting regulatory work and site inspections.
• Experience in contaminated land functions including investigation and development consultations.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and produce clear technical reports.
• Strong organisational, IT, record-keeping and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently with sound judgement.
• Current driving licence and willingness to work outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking site inspections and reviewing permits for low to medium risk activities.
• Assessing information submitted through planning and development management.
• Reviewing information related to contaminated land and discharge of conditions.
• Investigating enquiries and complaints concerning contaminated land and permits.
• Preparing technical reports, correspondence, statutory notices and case records.
• Assisting with air pollution monitoring, equipment maintenance and sampling when required.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Site inspections

Technical reporting

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

HND or higher in Environmental Health/Environmental Science

Job description

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job details

Job reference REQ06037 Date posted 14/10/2026 Application closing date 08/11/2026 Location The Quays Salary GR7 SCP 22 £34,811.00 SCP 26 £38,510.00 per annum Package Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Trading Standards and Environmental Health Attachments Pollution Control Officer .docx WELSH_Pollution Control Officer description.docx Reasons to work for NPTCBC.pdf

*Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a motivated and organised individual to join our General Environmental Health team as a Pollution Control Officer.

As a Pollution Control Officer, you will help deliver the Council's contaminated land and environmental permitting responsibilities efficiently and effectively. You will regulate low to medium risk activities, assess technical information, respond to enquiries and complaints, and provide advice to colleagues, developers, consultants, elected members and members of the public.

Your regular duties will include:

Undertaking site inspections and reviewing permits for low to medium risk activities and processes.

Assessing information submitted through the planning and development management process and providing appropriate observations.

Reviewing information relating to contaminated land and the discharge of planning conditions.

Investigating enquiries and complaints concerning contaminated land and environmental permitting.

Preparing technical reports, correspondence, statutory notices and accurate case records.

Assisting with air pollution monitoring, equipment maintenance and environmental sampling when required.

About you:

Do you have:

A HND or higher qualification in Environmental Health, Environmental Science or an equivalent science-based subject.

Experience of environmental permitting regulatory work, including site inspections and permit reviews.

Experience of contaminated land functions, including investigation, remediation and development consultations.

The ability to interpret technical documents and produce clear technical reports.

Strong organisational, IT, record-keeping and written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently, using sound judgement and initiative.

A current driving licence and willingness to work outside normal office hours when required.

We would welcome those with experience in environmental health, pollution control, contaminated land, environmental permitting, regulatory compliance or a related technical environmental role.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package witha remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

• This post is subject to a standard DBS disclosure

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are desirable

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.