Highways Enforcement Officer (SO1)

Job Title: Highways Enforcement Officer (SO1)
Location: London Borough of Lambeth
Hours: 35 hours per week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closing Date: 27th December 2024, 5:00 PM

Service Care Solutions is assisting the London Borough of Lambeth in recruiting a Highways Enforcement Officer to join their Environmental Services team. This role plays a vital part in managing Lambeth's public spaces and ensuring compliance with relevant environmental and highway legislation.

Role Overview:
As a Highways Enforcement Officer, you will be responsible for upholding environmental and highway standards across Lambeth. This includes conducting routine patrols, enforcing compliance, investigating environmental crimes, and liaising with relevant council services or contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct investigations into environmental offences, applying statutory powers to address littering, graffiti, fly-tipping, and other public nuisances.
• Patrol and inspect public spaces, issuing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for environmental infringements such as littering, dog fouling, and fly-posting.
• Enforce compliance with licensing for skips, hoardings, scaffolds, and unlicensed shop fronts or public seating.
• Investigate and manage abandoned vehicles, ensuring removal as needed.
• Record and report highway damage, coordinating with relevant departments for repair actions.
• Serve as a professional witness and provide statements in support of council enforcement actions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of environmental and highway legislation and best practices.

Requirements:

• Experience in environmental or highway enforcement, with a strong understanding of relevant UK legislation (e.g., Highways Act 1980, Traffic Management Act 2004).
• Ability to carry out routine inspections, issue penalties, and follow legal processes for enforcement.
• Strong investigative skills, with experience gathering and safeguarding evidence.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) required.

How to Apply:
If you have the skills and experience for this role, please get in touch with Lewis Ashcroft at Service Care Solutions. We're looking for motivated individuals ready to make a positive impact in the Lambeth community.