Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer

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.

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

£13.45 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

Next Steps
If you're looking for a role with real responsibility, real impact and no desk-bound routine, apply today and help us keep Wolverhampton clean, safe and enjoyable for everyone.
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