Environmental Enforcement Officer

Job Description

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for an Environmental Enforcement Officer to join the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham.\n\nContract Details:\n\nType: Temporary\nPay: £25.07 per hour (PAYE) / £32.76 per hour (Umbrella)\nLocation: Frizlands Admin Offices & Depot\nWorking Arrangements: On site\nHours: Rota, that includes out of hours, weekends and evenings as required.Essential Criteria: \n\nYou must have a full UK driver's license and have access to own vehicle\nYou must be competent in all aspects of environmental enforcement and statutory noiseJob Purpose\n\nThe Environmental Enforcement Officer helps reduce environmental crime, noise, nuisance and other issues, supporting the Council's aim of improving the local environment and community pride\nCarry out high-visibility patrols in the community to deter and address environmental crime.\nRespond to reports, complaints and service requests from , businesses and partners.\nInspect and monitor public spaces and private land to ensure compliance with environmental laws.\nTackle issues such as: littering, fly-tipping, graffiti, noise, abandoned vehicles, unlawful trading, dog fouling, and other forms of environmental nuisance.\nUse enforcement powers where necessary, including issuing warnings, notices, and fixed penalty notices.\nGather evidence, take witness statements, and prepare legal documents to support prosecutions.\nConduct investigations, surveys and inspections to check compliance with legislation.\nOperate body-worn cameras, noise monitoring equipment, mobile devices, and other council-issued equipment.\nWork jointly with police and partner agencies, sharing intelligence and coordinating action.\nAssist with stray dog control, nuisance vehicle enforcement, and other duties as directed.\nMaintain accurate records, data and casework using council IT systems.Skills Required:\n\nBe able to Demonstrate a sound understanding of environmental and statutory legislation/enforcement powers available, evidence of producing/serving legal notices and acting as a prosecution/expert witness\nExperience of undertaking enforcement activity in a similar frontline role including evidence gathering, statement writing, interviewing under Police And Criminal Evidence Act 1984 caution, use of contemporaneous notes.\nAn ability to be able deal with irate customers and proven de-escalation skills in a similar front line role.\nAbility to work with minimum supervision and run tasks/cases to conclusion and to deadlinesApply Now:\n\nIf you have the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to apply. Should your CV be shortlisted, an Adecco Consultant will contact you to discuss progressing your application to the client.\n\nAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.\n\nBy applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco.

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