COMM ENT 2397 G3 - Technical Officer (Environmental Crime Enforcement Team) (609331) chez South Lanarkshire Council

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ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 25 September 2025 at 11:55am

Please note that this post is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply, as their applications have already been considered.

South Lanarkshire Council are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated Technical Officer within Environmental Services who can accept and tackle demanding goals to ensure effective service delivery. Working as part of the Environmental Crime Team specialising in criminal enforcement of Fly Tipping Offences.

The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking complex pieces of work specifically in relation to Environmental Crime (Fly Tipping Enforcement), Surveillance and Prosecutions. No specific qualification is required however enforcement of criminal legislation (ideally within this area and/ or a related area) would be beneficial but not essential.

This is a temporary post for 2 years. You will require a driving licence, as all areas of the district will require to be visited.

For additional information please contact David Duffy Divisional Environmental Services Officer 01698 454644/Mobile 07795090281. Or via email [email protected]

Shift Pattern –               MTWT (*Back Shift (13:30 – 21:00) F (08:45 – 16:00) S (09:00 – 17:00) Off Sunday

                                      T(08:45-16:45)WT (13:30 -21:00)F(08:45-16:00) Off Saturday & Sunday.

Note - there is some flexibility with this indicative pattern. The council operate Agile Working and the exact start and finish times would be in line with Service needs and Colleagues availability.

Hours: 35 per week

Location: Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB

Vacancy: Temporary

Salary: £41,698 - £43,505 (please note this is inclusive of the unsociable hours of the post stated above)

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When answering the application question for this post, please answer the following questions:

• What enforcement experience (criminal or otherwise) do you have?
• Do you hold any further qualifications or experience that demonstrate your competence in relation to this area? 
• Outline any experience you have that you feel would serve you well in relation to this post?
• Do you hold a current Driving License and are you able to travel and work within this discipline throughout South Lanarkshire? 

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant.  Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded.  If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents. 

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