Environmental Enforcement Officer - Tonbridge, United Kingdom - National Enforcement Solutions

National Enforcement Solutions
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JOB TITLE:
Environmental Enforcement Officer


COMPANY:
National Enforcement Solutions Limited


RESPONSIBLE TO:
Team Leader


PLACE OF WORK:
Gibson Building, Gibson Dr, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4LZ


START DATE: 4th December 2023


SCOPE AND GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB


Environmental Enforcement Officer's (EEO) protect the environment from crime, witnesses of crime and providing enforcement action on behalf of local authorities.


Benefits

  • A minimum of 5.6 weeks annual leave
  • QNUK endorsed industry training
  • No Sunday working
  • Company pension scheme
  • Overtime available
  • Promotional opportunities available
  • Uniform provided
  • Company vehicle provided on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Employee of the month and company events
  • Long service awards
  • Rewards and recognition

Times of work
8-hour shifts, 5 days over 6 shift pattern


Salary
£24,128, hourly rate of £11.60


Terms of the role

RESPONSIBILITIES

Main purpose of the role
As an EEO, you'll work in partnership with Tonbridge Council.

You will serve to enforce the environment, by way of issuing on the spot fixed penalty notices for any offences of littering, dog fouling, fly tipping, domestic and commercial duty of care offences witnessed.

The purpose of the role is to reduce the amount of public money that goes into clearing up waste and improve the quality of life for all citizens.

You'll use a range of technology to support the role, identify the perpetrators of offences and ensure that process is followed so that successful prosecutions is achieved if the case proceeds to court.

No experience is necessary as full training is provided.


National Enforcement Solutions mission is to make communities cleaner:

  • Upholding the law and enforcing when offences are witnessed
  • Preventing environmental crime and antisocial behaviour
  • Protecting and reassuring communities about the place they live in
  • Investigating crime and bringing offenders to justice

EEO's work closely with members of the criminal justice system, local authorities, schools, local businesses, housing authorities, town planners and community groups to provide engagement, education and enforcement on behalf of those who want to reduce environmental crime or have been affected by this behaviour.

Responsibilities:


  • Provide a visible presence to deter crime and reassure the local authority that we serve
  • Conduct patrol duties on foot and by car
  • Develop community knowledge to identify individuals and locations at risk of being affected
  • Respond requests from the council to investigate incidents
  • Work alongside communities, liaising with community groups and individuals
  • Diffuse potentially confrontational situations with due regard for the safety of yourself colleagues and members of the public
  • Act with sensitivity when dealing with situations that could mean persons are vulnerable
  • Conduct initial investigations, gather evidence, complete statements, and comply with relevant legal requirements
  • Interview suspects and witnesses in accordance with PACE 198
  • Issue fixed penalty notices (FPNS)
  • Prepare cases for court, present case files to senior officers and the local authority ready for the crown prosecution service (CPS) (England and Wales)
  • Attend and give evidence in court and at other hearings
  • Complete administrative procedures
  • Submit internal crime reports and criminal intelligence reports
  • Act on information received from members of the public
  • Gather, record, and analyse intelligence to achieve environmental crime reduction objectives and provide crime prevention advice
  • Take direction on specific duties from senior colleagues
  • Enforce littering, dog fouling, fly tipping, domestic and commercial duty of care

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

FLEXABILITY

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From £24,128.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Paid volunteer time

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Experience:

Customer Service: 2 years (preferred)

  • Enforcement: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Full UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
On the road

Expected start date: 04/12/2023
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