Environmental Health Technical Officer

Job Description

Environmental Health Technical Officer
Welwyn Garden City – Hybrid working
 
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health Technical Officer to join our busy Environmental Protection Team for a contract. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in protecting public health and the environment.
 
Details
 
Job Title: Environmental Health Technical Officer
Hourly Rate: £17.85 – £21.38
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Hours: 37 per week, full time
Location: Office-based 3 days a week (training in-office required), with hybrid working available
 
Key Requirements
 

• Ability to manage a varied caseload and gather evidence for issues including:
• Noise and statutory nuisance
• Filthy, verminous, or severely hoarded premises
• Rubbish and accumulations
• Dark smoke and trade waste bonfires
• Defective drainage
• Planning and licensing consultations (desirable)
• Experience enforcing legislation, including:
• Environmental Protection Act 1990
• Public Health Act 1936
• Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949
• Clean Air Act 1993
• Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
• Building Act 1984
• Proven ability in serving legal notices, conducting works in default, obtaining warrants, and pursuing prosecutions.
• Skilled in supporting Environmental Health Officers with complex, high-risk investigations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications.

 
Special Conditions
 
Must hold a current driving licence and have access to a suitably insured vehicle.
 
To find out more information please contact Lily at Lilye@4recruitmentservices.com
 
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.