Environmental Intervention Officer

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Makerfield Depot

Salary: Grade 5, £26,824 - £29,540 per annum.

37 hours per week

Permanent

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:
You will work within a busy team in your role investigating flytipping, dealing with overhanging vegetation, supporting residents to manage their waste and taking training in Pest Control with a view to supporting Pest Control demand during busy times. The team are both reactive and proactive and you will compliment an experienced team with a great can-do attitude.

About you:
You will need excellent organisational skills, be able to manage a busy workload and have a passion for resolving issues. You will need to be flexible, be able to meet deadlines and work well within the team. Meeting and working with our residents is crucial so a polite and friendly attitude is key. You will often be working alone but also be able to support colleagues on larger pieces of work.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

The team recently were successful in winning the Keep Britain Tidy Award 2025 in Enforcement Excellence. They deal with thousands of complex and difficult enquiries every year. The team also receive over a thousand enquiries from Elected Members every year. Working in Environment Enforcement and Education brings daily challenges, often complex in nature. They are very proud of what they do which is reflected in the results they achieve.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

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For further information, please contact n.knox@wigan.gov.uk

Interview dates: Priority candidates 20^th April 2026

External candidates 21^st April 2026

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