Technical Officer

Job Information

Technical Officer
Permanant
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Public Protection's Pollution Control Team is currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated Technical Officer. The Team is based in West Hartford Community Fire Station, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3JP and sits within the Council's Public Health and Stronger Communities function.

With 14 officers, the Pollution Control Team's areas of responsibilities include, noise and nuisance investigations, assessment of air quality, identification and remediation of contaminated land, permitting of industrial sites and regulation of private water supplies. Reporting to a Senior Environmental Health Officer, the successful applicant will be responsible for case management of a varied workload including inspections, monitoring, investigations, data analysis and enforcement.

The successful candidate should ideally have both a substantial knowledge of and interest in pollution control and a good practical use of information technology. An understanding of associated legal processes and enforcement is desirable. You will need to be an excellent team player and possess competency in organising and dealing with complex routine and proactive casework. However, applications would be considered from individuals who are looking to develop a career in this area and have previous experience in the sector.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Gillian Plaice, Senior EHO. Email : gillian.plaice@northumberland.gov.uk Telephone M. .

Requirements of the job:

• The successful candidate will possess a broad knowledge of Environmental Health to Degree or an equivalent level technical qualification.
• UK Driving Licence

We are offering

• A salary of £34,314 - £37,938
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
• Flexible working arrangements

Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!

Further information

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative application format:

• British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
• For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001

Attached documents

• 3928_Technical Officer.pdf
• Candidate Guide.pdf

Technical Officer

• Salary £34,314 - £37,938
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference ncc/TP/58/2068/MP
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 30 June, 2025
• Job Category Environmental Health / Trading Standards / Licensing
• Directorate Public Health, Stronger Communities and Inequalities
• Location West Hartford Fire Station HQ, West Hartford Business Park, Cramlington, United Kingdom
• Posted on 09 June, 2025

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Public Protection's Pollution Control Team is currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated Technical Officer. The Team is based in West Hartford Community Fire Station, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3JP and sits within the Council's Public Health and Stronger Communities function. With 14 officers, the Pollution Control Team's areas of responsibilities include, noise and nuisance investigations, assessment of air quality, identification and remediation of contaminated land, permitting of industrial sites and regulation of private water supplies. Reporting to a Senior Environmental Health Officer, the successful applicant will be responsible for case management of a varied workload including inspections, monitoring, investigations, data analysis and enforcement. The successful candidate should ideally have both a substantial knowledge of and interest in pollution control and a good practical use of information technology. An understanding of associated legal processes and enforcement is desirable. You will need to be an excellent team player and possess competency in organising and dealing with complex routine and proactive casework. However, applications would be considered from individuals who are looking to develop a career in this area and have previous experience in the sector.,

• The successful candidate will possess a broad knowledge of Environmental Health to Degree or an equivalent level technical qualification.
• UK Driving Licence
  
  A salary of £34,314 - £37,938
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
• Flexible working arrangements