Location: Wandsworth Council
Pay rate: £14.80 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (including occasional weekends)
About The Role
We’re recruiting confident, professional individuals to join our team as Environmental Enforcement Officers . This is a front-line, on-the-ground role where you’ll spend your working day on foot patrol , identifying environmental offences and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to members of the public.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being outdoors, working independently, and making a visible difference to local communities.
About Us
Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) works in partnership with Local Authorities across the UK to tackle environmental crime, including littering, fly-tipping, dog fouling and duty of care offences. Using industry expertise, trained officers and modern technology, we deliver visible, fair and effective enforcement that helps keep boroughs clean and safe.
A Day in the Life
A typical shift will involve:
- Starting your day by heading out on foot patrol across busy town centres, high-footfall areas and residential streets
- Observing public behaviour and identifying offences such as littering, dog fouling and fly-tipping
- Approaching offenders confidently and professionally to explain the offence and issue Fixed Penalty Notices
- Educating members of the public on their environmental responsibilities
- Accurately recording evidence, statements and reports using provided systems
- Working independently while remaining supported by a wider enforcement team and management
You’ll be outdoors for most of your shift and regularly engaging with the public, so confidence, resilience and professionalism are key.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong communication skills and a confident, professional manner
- Resilience and the ability to handle challenging conversations calmly
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Basic IT skills (report writing)
- Reliable, proactive and detail-focused
- Ability to work independently and follow procedures
- A driving licence is preferred but not essential
What We Offer
- £14.80 per hour, full-time permanent contract
- 40 hours per week, Monday-Sunday shifts between 8am-6pm
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme
- Full uniform and training provided
- Overtime opportunities
- Recognition schemes and progression opportunities
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Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer in London employer: Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE)
At Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE), we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values community engagement and environmental stewardship. Our team in Bexleyheath enjoys a supportive work culture, with opportunities for professional growth through training and development, all while working outdoors in a role that makes a tangible difference. With competitive pay, generous leave, and a commitment to employee well-being, WISE is the ideal place for those looking to contribute positively to their community.
Contact Details:
Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) Recruitment Team
