Job description

Environmental Support & Enforcement Offcer

Colchester City Council
£12.00 per hour, 40 hours a week over 7 days based on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) are a leading supplier who work in correlation with many Local Authorities to help assist with the infamous issue of Fly-Tipping, Duty of Care, Littering & Dog Fouling issues within the boroughs. Utilising state of the art technology, together with vast experience within the industry and a clear, coherent understanding of PACE & all relevant legislation, WISE are a favourable supplier.

Main Purpose of the Role

As an Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer, you will be required to patrol the borough in an intelligence led manner, byway of engaging and educating members of the community and when necessary enforcing the legislation in which you will be authorised to act on – this would be done by issuing an on the spot Fixed Penalty Notice.

Within your role, you will be:

· Patrolling the borough in accordance with an agreed deployment strategy, which would be set & explained by your Team Manager.

· Investigating complaints raised by the community of Colchester City Cuncil and ensuring you report back your findings to your Team Manager.

· Engaging and educating members of the public with regards to Environmental Crime, emphasising the importance for all to play their part in keeping the borough clean.

· Interacting directly with offenders and issuing a Fixed Penalty Notice for all offences in which you are authorised to do so.

· Ensuring you are well versed on the legislation in which you are enforcing; this would be taught to you within our bespoke Enviro Crime Induction Course.

· Completing a thorough notebook entry together with a witness statement for every issuance.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

· The ability to communicate with all members of the public, at times in demanding circumstances – it is important for the candidate to remain resilient.

· The ability to use own initiative when carrying out their role, and work within a team environment.

· Full UK Driver’s License & access to their own vehicle

· Understanding that this role is based outdoors, regularly on foot in all weather conditions.

· Clear and concise writing skills

· Will be physically fit as you may be required to carry our foot patrol for prolonged periods.

· Capable to successfully complete their Enviro Crime Induction Course and be signed off as being competent for independent patrol by their assigned Training Officer.

This is a full-time contract, whereby you will be required to work based on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern between Monday-Sunday between the hours of 7am-5pm. The successful candidate will be paid £12.00 per hour, access to 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)

It is imperative you have a full UK Driver’s License and access to your own vehicle.

Please note: All successful candidates will be vetted accordingly, so it is imperative you are co-operative during the screening process to avoid any delays.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person