Technical Officer - Environmental Health

Borough of Broxbourne; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Cheshunt is seeking a Technical Officer for their Environmental Health team. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH general certificate and experience in environmental protection and public health. Responsibilities include managing pollution control and conducting health and safety inspections. A valid driving licence and the ability to provide fluent advice to the public are essential. The position offers generous benefits, including training programs and membership to leisure facilities.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Training and development programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free access to leisure centres

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental protection, pollution control, and public health.
• Must hold a full valid driving licence.
• Willing to work on a rota basis for noise service cover.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental protection tasks including pollution control and public health complaints.
• Conduct food and health safety inspections in commercial premises.
• Provide housing and residential advice and investigations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Conversational English

Education

NEBOSH general certificate

Job description

Broxbourne is a very attractive, vibrant place to work with excellent connections to London and the rest of the country. Our busy Environmental Health team is committed to improving the quality of life of our residents and we want to recruit an excellent communicator and problem solver who is keen to join a team at the forefront of the latest initiatives in the environmental field.

• Environmental protection - pollution control, planning consultations, statutory nuisance and general public health complaints
• Food and Health and Safety in commercial premises, health promotion, infectious diseases and licensing activities
• Housing and Residential - providing private sector housing advice and investigations.

Applicants are expected to have a NEBOSH general certificate and must have some experience of all or some aspects of this work. We welcome applications from experienced Technical Officers or new Technical Officers just starting on their career journey. They must hold a full valid driving licence and be willing to work on a rota basis to cover our out of hours noise service.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English is essential in this post. We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER).

The benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council's local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.