Company: Kingdom Local Authority Support (Kingdom).
Location: West Thurrock, RM20 3EE
Hours: On average 40 hours + overtime (0.5 hour unpaid lunch) varies between 7am and 9pm
Pay Rate: £13.97 per hour.
Own transport required.
About Kingdom: Kingdom is the leading supplier to Local Authorities, providing services to combat environmental crime, including littering, fly‑tipping, business waste compliance, and anti‑social behaviour. We offer accredited CPD training and career development plans.
What The Role Is
The Environmental Enforcement Officer plays a crucial role in maintaining public health, safety, and environmental standards by enforcing environmental laws and regulations. This position involves investigating environmental violations, issuing warnings, fines, or citations, and educating the public about environmental responsibilities. The officer will work closely with local authorities, businesses, and residents to promote compliance and help reduce environmental crimes such as littering, fly‑tipping and pollution.
Key Responsibilities
* Environmental Law Enforcement: Enforce environmental regulations and local by‑laws relating to littering, fly‑tipping, graffiti, waste management, noise pollution and other environmental concerns. Patrol assigned areas to detect violations and ensure compliance with environmental laws. Investigate reports of environmental offences from the public and respond promptly to complaints.
* Issuing Fines and Notices: Issue fixed penalty notices (FPNs) and citations to individuals or businesses for non‑compliance with environmental laws. Prepare and serve legal documents, including warning notices and fines, in accordance with local laws. Conduct follow‑up visits to ensure compliance with issued notices and take further action if necessary.
* Investigation and Reporting: Investigate environmental offences such as illegal dumping and unlawful waste disposal by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses and preparing case files. Use surveillance equipment, including cameras, to monitor and collect evidence of environmental crimes. Report findings to senior management and collaborate with legal teams to pursue prosecutions when necessary.
* Communication: Express information clearly and concisely to ensure understanding.
* Flexibility: Adapt to change and work effectively in various situations and weather conditions.
* Learning and Development: Participate in our training course to gain insight into daily duties, current legislation, communication and interaction aspects of the role, earning a recognised qualification in environmental awareness.
Benefits
* Contributory pension scheme.
* A friendly and supportive team.
* Training, career development & progression opportunities.
* Overtime opportunities.
* Access to advanced/early pay scheme.
* Kingdom Colleague App including Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Support.
Disclaimer: This role is advertised by an agency and not by Kingdom Service Group. The successful candidate will be employed by a dedicated contract with Kingdom Local Authority Support. Pay will be delivered weekly.
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