Waste Enforcement Officer

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.

Waste Enforcement Officer - £21.95 p/h
Hybrid working - but a lot of out and about investigation work

Initial 3 month contract, possible extensions

• Experience delivering on‑street statutory waste enforcement within a local authority, public sector organisation, or comparable contracted enforcement service.
• Experience of engaging effectively with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to resolve issues impacting the local environment, particularly those relating to waste, littering, fly‑tipping, or duty of care.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with external partner agencies, including the police and other enforcement or regulatory bodies, to achieve compliance and joint outcomes.
• Experience of managing a caseload of waste enforcement, compliance, or investigation‑based cases on behalf of a front‑line operational service.
• Evidence‑gathering and reporting skills, including the ability to produce clear, accurate written statements, witness accounts, and case files to support formal or legal proceedings.
• Knowledge of relevant waste and environmental legislation, in particular duties and offences under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
• Resilience, professionalism, and confidence working in an on‑street environment, including dealing with conflict and maintaining personal safety
• Full UK driving licence with access to their own vehicle

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.