Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, including weekends

About Us:

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) is a leading provider working with Local Authorities to combat issues like fly-tipping, littering, and dog fouling. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and extensive industry experience, WISE is dedicated to maintaining clean and safe boroughs.

Role Overview:

As an Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer, you'll patrol the borough, engage with the community, educate on environmental issues, and enforce legislation by issuing Fixed Penalty Notices when necessary.

Key Responsibilities for the Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer:

• Patrolling: Follow an agreed deployment strategy to patrol the borough.
• Investigating: Address complaints from the community and report findings to your Team Manager.
• Educating: Raise awareness about environmental crime and the importance of community participation in keeping the borough clean.
• Enforcing: Interact with offenders and issue Fixed Penalty Notices for relevant offences.
• Learning: Stay well-versed in legislation through our bespoke Enviro Crime Induction Course.
• Documenting: Maintain thorough notebook entries and witness statements for each issuance.
  
  

Ideal Candidate for Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer:

• Effective Communicator: Comfortable engaging with the public, even in challenging situations.
• Team Player: Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically Fit: Capable of prolonged foot patrols in all weather conditions.
• Detail-Oriented: Clear and concise in writing reports.
• Proactive: Able to use initiative in carrying out duties.
• Trained: Willing to complete our Enviro Crime Induction Course and demonstrate competence in independent patrols.
  
  

Additional Information for the Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer:

• Schedule: 5-day work pattern, Monday to Sunday, between 8am-6pm.
• Benefits: Company pension, 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
  
  

Requirements for the Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer role:

• Driving Licence: Preferred
• Screening: All successful candidates will undergo vetting. Cooperation during the screening process is crucial.
  
  

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Expected Hours: 40 per week

Work Location: On the road

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join our mission to keep our boroughs clean and safe!