Enforcement Officer - Lisburn, United Kingdom - Ashton Recruitment

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Description
Ashton Recruitment require an Enforcement Officer for our client based in Lisburn.


Position:
Enforcement Officer


Location:
Lisburn, Civic Headquarters


Duration:
Temporary


Rate of Pay:
£14.44 per hour

Hours of Work: 21.72 hours per week between the hours of

Duties include (but not limited to):

  • To carry out the full range of enforcement, investigative, educational, promotional, consultative and advisory duties associated with the responsibilities of the Environmental Services Department in accordance with any departmental work programmes which exist as required by the Senior Enforcement Officer
  • To provide information and assistance to members of the public, elected representatives and various statutory and nonstatutory bodies. Participate in partnerships at a local and regional level aimed at tackling health inequalities and improving health and wellbeing within the community.
  • To be responsible for a Council vehicle, maintain it in a clean condition, complete the daily vehicle check and report any mechanical faults to the Senior Enforcement Officer.
  • To carry out the duties of the post in line with operational instructions and guidance.
  • To ensure the collection, receipt and custody of all monies due in line with Council financial procedures.
  • To undertake dog kennelling duties at the Council Dog Pound in accordance with operating procedures and working practices taking all reasonable actions to trace and identify owners of dogs and where possible, return such dogs to their owners. Ensure in particular the compassionate and humane treatment of all dogs and to assist in the euthanasia of stray or unwanted dogs in accordance with operating procedures.

Essential Criteria:

  • Applicants must have five GCSE's (Grade A-C) including English, or equivalent qualifications.
  • Control and handling of dogs
  • Managing contentious situations
  • Communicating with individual members of the public.
  • Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined in 1.1 above, they must have 2 GCSE's (Grade A-C including English) and demonstrate a minimum of 3 years' experience as above.
  • An ability to make effective use of IT systems and software packages and appropriate specialised programmes.
  • A thorough understanding of the legislation relating to the post
  • An awareness of political sensitivities and the ability to maintain an unbiased approach approach and a positive public relation image.
  • A full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a car, or
  • Have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post. Applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act.

Ashton Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Business

Job Types:
Part-time, Temporary contract

Part-time hours: 21.72 per week


Salary:
£14.44 per hour


Benefits:


  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Education:


  • GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

- working in a field of dog control and or enforcement: 1 year (required)

  • Customer service: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
In person

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