Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE)
Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer
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Environmental Enforcement Officer – Full-time
Location
Luton Borough Council
Salary & Hours
£13.85 per hour Full-time (40 hours per week), including occasional weekend shifts.
About the Role
We are recruiting confident, professional individuals to join our team as Environmental Enforcement Officers. This front-line role involves on-foot patrols across Luton, identifying environmental offences, and issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs).
Ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work, independent operation, and making a tangible difference in local communities.
About Luton Borough Council’s WISE Team
Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) partners across the UK to tackle environmental crime—ranging from littering, fly-tipping, dog fouling, and duty of care violations. Our team delivers visible, fair, and effective enforcement using cutting-edge technology.
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A Day in the Life
This role will involve:
- Conducting foot patrols in town centres, high-traffic areas, and residential streets.
- Observing public behaviour to spot and report issues like:
- Littering
- Dog fouling
- Fly-tipping
- Confidently engaging offenders to explain offences and issue Fixed Penalty Notices.
- Educating residents on environmental responsibilities.
- Recording evidence via digital systems with accuracy and clarity.
You’ll navigate diverse environments in rain, sun, and adverse conditions, often detailed, and certain in public interactions.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills with calm confidence during challenging conversations.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
- Basic IT literacy (e.g., report writing/capture).
- Attention to detail and reliability—proactive yet process-oriented.
- Capacity to work independently and follow procedures honestly. (Preferable: A valid driving licence—non-essential."
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Benefits
- £13.85/hour pay.
- Permanent full-time (40 hrs/week, shift rotations: 8am–6pm Mon–Sun).
- 28 days leave (bank holidays included).
- Pension scheme.
- Fully provided uniform & training.
- Overtime & career progression.
- Reward/progression incentives.
Next Steps
Ready to eliminate waste crime and ensure a cleaner, safer Luton? Apply and transform real impact without office limitations—join us today!
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