Overview
Job Title: Technical Officer Environmental Protection Team
Salary: £39,027 to £44,463 per annum (pro rata to hours worked as part-time)
Grade: E
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week
About the department: Environmental Protection is a core Environmental Health function that completes a number of enforcement regimes and fulfils Thurrock statutory obligations in this specialist work area.
Role
To enable the teams statutory duties for investigating nuisance and public health investigations in the Tilbury St Chads, Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park, Chadwell St Mary, East Tilbury, Orsett, Horndon and Bulphan wards. The postholder will also assist the Environmental Health Officers (EHO's) in their investigations to gather evidence from site visits and complete prosecution files. There is opportunity (once suitable experience gained) for the post holder to join the department's weekend night time noise enforcement team where additional overtime is paid. As an EP Technical Officer, you will be responsible for:
* Investigating complaints of statutory nuisance and EP public health matters
* Assisting Pollution Control officers with their statutory obligations and enforcement regimes
* Completing other relevant work tasks that the team manager deems appropriate
This role offers the chance to make a real difference by working closely with Thurrock residents, local businesses, property / land owners, other council enforcement teams, Police, government agencies and elected members.
What We're Looking For
* excellent computer skills
* excellent written and verbal skills
* is familiar with the uniform database
* good local government experience
* ideally with some experience in environmental health / enforcement
Essential qualifications: Good passes at GCSE in Maths, English and Sciences. A level or equivalent qualifications would be beneficial to the role.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Benefits of Working with Us
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
* Staff discounts and local offers
* A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 11th September 2025
Closing Date (Internal & External): 28th September 2025
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:
Peter Reynolds - Environmental Protection Team Manager
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
Application Requirements
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