At a Glance
- Tasks: Protect and improve public health by investigating environmental nuisances.
- Company: Join a dedicated Environmental Protection Team in the City centre.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexi time, hybrid working, 25+ days leave, and more perks.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and experience dealing with the public required.
The predicted salary is between 25989 - 38220 £ per year.
Location: Town Hall
Salary: £25,989 to £38,220 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Monday 31 August 2026
Reference: EPEH01020-3
Are you interested in protecting and improving public health? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Health Technician to join the Environmental Protection Team.
As the successful post holder working within a small team, you will undertake a wide range of duties across the service including:
- Responding to and investigating reports relating to noise, dust, odour, light and other public health nuisances.
- Using a range of advice and enforcement options to secure improvements.
Experience of dealing with the public is an essential requirement of this post, but prior knowledge of environmental protection matters is not essential as the appointee will be supported to develop your knowledge in this area. Good administrative skills and an ability to communicate effectively with the public are essential requirements.
Suitable candidates must also be able to plan, organise and manage their own workloads, use time effectively and work with the minimum of supervision. You will be based in the City centre but expected to travel widely across the City. Contracted hours are 37 hours per week and this will occasionally include evening and weekend duties and participating in the Night Noise Service rota.
If you have the skills to educate and to effectively communicate legal requirements, the character to take firm enforcement action and a commitment to delivering a quality service, then we would like to hear from you.
As an employer, we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including:
- Flexi time
- Hybrid working
- A minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Family friendly policies
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- AVC’s
- Life assurance scheme
- Payment of professional fees
- Discounted parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted bus and rail fares
International Sponsorship - this role is not open to International Sponsorship.
(Trainee)(Senior) Environmental Health Technician in Preston employer: Preston Partnership
Preston Partnership is an exceptional employer that values its team members by fostering a supportive work culture and providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. Located in the heart of Scotland, employees enjoy generous benefits such as a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave, access to a local government pension scheme, and discounted travel options, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about delivering outstanding customer service.
