Pollution Control Officer

Overview

In this role you help protect and improve the local environment as part of Sandwell Council’s Pollution Control Team. You will inspect and regulate industry, advise on noise and pollution for planning, and investigate complaints, collaborating with residents, businesses and partners. The role offers cross-cutting exposure to pollution control activities and training to broaden your expertise. This is a chance to contribute to environmental outcomes within a supportive, value-driven council culture.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• training and professional development

Responsibilities

• Inspect and regulate permitted industrial processes
• Provide specialist noise and pollution advice for planning applications
• Investigate complaints relating to permitted processes
• Collaborate with businesses, residents and partners to improve environmental outcomes
• Gain exposure to a broader range of pollution control activities

Key requirements

• Qualified Environmental Health Officer registered with EHRB or EHPR OR other statute-defined qualifications
• Or relevant qualification plus 2 years post-qualification experience
• Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle; willingness to travel across the borough

• Teamwork and collaboration
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders
• Proactive problem-solving and customer focus
• Inspection and regulation of permitted industrial processes
• Advice on noise and pollution for planning applications
• Investigation of complaints around environmental health

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