Environmental Protection Officer / Environmental Health Technical Officer Temporary – Full Time (Initial 3‑Month Contract) £45.00 – £50.00 per hour (Umbrella) Essex Closing Date: 15 May 2026 Vivid Resourcing is recruiting on behalf of an Essex Local Authority for an Environmental Protection Officer / Environmental Health Technical Officer to join their team on an initial 3‑month temporary basis. The successful candidate will be required to work on‑site within the Council offices and across the District. The Role We are looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated team player to undertake a full range of pollution and public health‑related duties within an assigned geographical area. You will also support other members of the Environmental Health team as required. This role is largely complaints‑driven and will involve investigation, enforcement and advisory work, alongside responding to planning and licensing consultations and contributing to wider public health initiatives. Key Responsibilities * Investigate complaints and requests for service relating to pollution and public health matters * Carry out statutory nuisance investigations and secure compliance through informal and formal enforcement, including serving notices where necessary * Investigate filthy and verminous premises, hoarding cases, pest issues, waste accumulat...
