Environmental Enforcement Officer (15655), Boston
Client:
Kingdom Services Group Ltd
Location:
Boston, PE21 area.
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
a0361d80e4f7
Job Views:
10
Posted:
23.01.2025
Expiry Date:
09.03.2025
Job Description:
Company: Kingdom Local Authority Support (Kingdom).
Hours: On average 37.5 hours per week, shifts as per site rota. Monday to Friday 07:00am - 19:00pm (with rotational weekends).
Pay Rate: £12.20 per hour.
Please note, own transport is required for this position & a full UK manual driving licence as you will be driving a company vehicle.
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, career development plans, and aim to make the UK cleaner, safer, and greener.
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:
* 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 offenses from the public and respond promptly to complaints.
* 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.
* Investigate environmental offenses such as illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, 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.
* Prepare case files for prosecution, including collecting evidence, photographs, and witness statements.
* Attend court proceedings and present evidence as required to support legal action against environmental offenders.
* Express information clearly and concisely to ensure understanding.
* Adapt to change and work effectively in various situations and weather conditions.
* Participate in our training course to gain insight into daily duties, current legislation, communication, and interaction aspects of the role, earning a recognized qualification in environmental awareness.
Benefits:
* Full PAYE status.
* Eligible for SSP/SMP.
* Hastee Pay.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Vivup.
* Holiday pay.
* Claim HMRC work/travel-related expenses.
* Company Pension (NEST, with a one-month opt-out period).
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about the environment and supporting the local community, apply now to be part of the Kingdom family.
Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
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