Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for an Environmental Enforcement Officer to join the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham.

Contract Details:

Type: Temporary
Pay: £25.07 per hour (PAYE) / £32.76 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Frizlands Admin Offices & Depot
Working Arrangements: On site
Hours: Rota, that includes out of hours, weekends and evenings as requiredEssential Criteria:

You must have a full UK driver's license and have access to own vehicle
You must be competent in all aspects of environmental enforcement and statutory noiseSkills Required:

Be 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
Experience 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.
An ability to be able deal with irate customers and proven de-escalation skills in a similar front line role.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and run tasks/cases to conclusion and to deadlinesJob Purpose

The 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
Carry out high-visibility patrols in the community to deter and address environmental crime.
Respond to reports, complaints and service requests from residents, businesses and partners.
Inspect and monitor public spaces and private land to ensure compliance with environmental laws.
Tackle issues such as: littering, fly-tipping, graffiti, noise, abandoned vehicles, unlawful trading, dog fouling, and other forms of environmental nuisance.
Use enforcement powers where necessary, including issuing warnings, notices, and fixed penalty notices.
Gather evidence, take witness statements, and prepare legal documents to support prosecutions.
Conduct investigations, surveys and inspections to check compliance with legislation.
Operate body-worn cameras, noise monitoring equipment, mobile devices, and other council-issued equipment.
Work jointly with police and partner agencies, sharing intelligence and coordinating action.
Assist with stray dog control, nuisance vehicle enforcement, and other duties as directed.
Maintain accurate records, data and casework using council IT systems.Apply Now:

If 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.

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