Environmental Enforcement Officer

If you care about your local community, then this is the job for you!

Kingdom Local Authority Support (KLAS) has a vision to make the UK a cleaner, safer and greener place to live. To support us in achieving our vision we are currently recruiting an Environmental Enforcement Officer in your area.

Please note - Due to the location of this role you must have a full UK driving license and your own transport

Hours: On average 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday with rotational weekend work. Varied shifts, 8 hours per day with 1 hour unpaid lunch between 07.00 am - 19.00 pm.

Salary: £11.44 per hour

Where: North Somerset, BS22 area

When: We’re looking to get the right person in to the team ASAP

What’s in it for you?

• Contributory pension scheme
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Overtime opportunities

Law enforcement, conflict management or similar experience is useful but not essential as full training will be provided. Full uniform is also provided for this role. You will be required to undergo a full five-year checkable employment history and a DBS check.

What will you be doing?

• The role involves limiting the incidences of littering, dog fouling, anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping.
• You will be spending your days outside, in all weather conditions, carrying out foot patrols in hot spot areas.
• Communicating with members of the public.
•  When appropriate, issuing fixed penalty notices and reporting matters that could lead to prosecution.
• Validate and verify personal details of offenders.

About you:

• Have good communication skills to liaise with members of the public and be able to work as part of a team
• Be happy working outdoors, on foot in all seasons carrying out foot patrols for prolonged periods of time
• Professional in approach with a balanced sense of judgement as well as being resilient
• Can use your own initiative when carrying out your role and remain calm in all situations

This is a challenging but rewarding role and if you are passionate about the environment and supporting the local community, this role will enable you to make a real difference. If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your career with Kingdom Local Authority Services, we’d love to talk to you!