Environmental Health Graduate Technician

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

This post is also offered as a secondment opportunity to permanent employees of the Council. Before applying you should seek approval to be released from your current position.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated graduate to work as a Graduate Environmental Health Technician with a view to progressing to be a qualified and CIEH registered Environmental Health Practitioner.

Applications will be considered from Students who have completed a BSc or MSc in Environmental Health. The Council will consider applications from candidates who are due to complete their professional academic qualification this year.

The role available is 37 hours per week and includes an attractive annual leave and flexible working package. CIEH registration fees will be paid for submission of the CIEH Environmental Health Practitioner Portfolio and Professional Discussion.

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council can offer a variety of training activities suitable to fulfil all the Portfolio Intervention Areas to achieve Registered Environmental Health Practitioner status.

During your time with us you will also gain workplace experience in the following areas:

• Communicating with colleagues and customers both orally and in writing
• Working in a team
• Using IT in a work setting applying various software packages
• Researching and reporting specific information
• Report Writing
• Gain knowledge of appropriate legislation
• Work experience in an appropriate role related to the qualification.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and committed with a dynamic approach to their work and to providing high quality services, playing an important role within a forward-thinking Environmental Health Team.

Working under the supervision of qualified environmental health professionals you will develop the necessary skills and competencies to enable progression towards managing your own caseload, while pursuing further professional training and development, to achieve full professional qualification and status.

Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.

For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.

About us

At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.

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Want to ask us a question?

For further information or if you would like to have an information discussion, please contact Lisa Griffin, Team Manager lisa.griffin@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Closing Date:

04/07/2025 at 12:00 midnight

Interview Date:

17/07/2025