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ob Title: Environmental Health Officer / Technical OfficerDepartment: Inclusive Growth – Neighbourho... ob Title: Environmental Health Officer / Technical OfficerDepartment: Inclusive Growth – Neighbourhood Services (Environmental Health)Reports To: Environmental Health Team ManagerGrade: M1 – M2Role PurposeDeliver complex environmental health enforcement activities across food hygiene, food standards, and health & safety, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Provide professional advice to businesses, residents, and council services, lead complex investigations, support junior officers, and deputise for management when required.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct inspections of high-risk commercial premises to enforce food safety, food standards, and health & safety legislation.Investigate complex complaints, incidents, and regulatory notifications, determining appropriate enforcement action.Prepare legal documentation, witness statements, and represent the Council in courts and tribunals.Provide expert technical advice to businesses, residents, and internal stakeholders on regulatory compliance.Carry out food, water, and environmental sampling in accordance with statutory programmes.Act as a consultee on planning, licensing, and safety advisory matters relating to environmental health.Lead projects, business improvement initiatives, training programmes, and compliance campaigns to raise industry standards.Supervise, mentor, and coach less experienced officers, supporting operational performance and service improvements.Deputise for the Environmental Health Team Manager and represent the service at internal and external meetings, presentations, and public engagement events.Key Skills & ExperienceExtensive experience in environmental health enforcement, particularly food hygiene, food standards, or health & safety.Strong knowledge of environmental health legislation, enforcement procedures, PACE, and RIPA.Experience conducting complex investigations and preparing cases for legal proceedings.Excellent communication, report writing, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to manage competing priorities, analyse complex information, and deliver regulatory projects.Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Civica APP or similar regulatory systems is desirable.Supervisory or mentoring experience is advantageous.QualificationsEnvironmental Health Officer: EHRB registration (or equivalent).Health & Safety: NEBOSH Diploma (Level 4 or equivalent).Food Safety: Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection or Higher Certificate in Food Control.Accredited food standards, lead assessor, peer reviewer, or CIEH trainer qualifications are desirable.Additional RequirementsAbility to travel across the borough to conduct inspections and investigations.Willingness to work agilely, including occasional evenings and weekends.Ability to transport inspection equipment.Enhanced DBS/appropriate criminal record clearance required.

Job Title: Waste and Recycling OperativeGrade: HBC 3Service: Waste and RecyclingDepartment: Environm... Job Title: Waste and Recycling OperativeGrade: HBC 3Service: Waste and RecyclingDepartment: Environment ServicesRole PurposeTo safely and efficiently collect domestic and commercial waste and recycling, ensuring high standards of service delivery, compliance with health and safety regulations, and excellent customer service.Key ResponsibilitiesCollect domestic and commercial refuse and recycling in line with collection schedules and Council procedures.Safely operate alongside the driver, including acting as a banksman during vehicle manoeuvres.Handle bins, containers, and waste safely, returning receptacles to designated locations after collection.Report damaged bins, missed collections, overloaded bins, spillages, hazards, and other operational issues.Clean up spillages and maintain a clean and safe working environment.Use bin lifting equipment and machinery safely, following all health and safety procedures.Wear the required uniform and PPE at all times and comply with Council health and safety policies.Assist with replacement refuse sack deliveries and secure bin storage areas where required.Communicate effectively with colleagues and provide courteous assistance to members of the public.Support the loading of collection vehicles to ensure legal weight limits are maintained.Assist with training new employees when required.Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the role.Essential RequirementsExperience in waste collection or related environmental services.Knowledge of waste collection practices and safe manual handling.Good verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.Physically fit and capable of lifting up to 25kg.Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.Good awareness of health and safety procedures.Ability to follow written instructions and work to schedules.Good customer service and interpersonal skills.Flexible approach to working hours.Full, clean UK driving licence.Desirable RequirementsRelevant Health and Safety training.Previous local authority or waste management experience.