Environmental Health Technician
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Public Protection Service for an enthusiastic individual to join the Housing Standards and Pollution Team. The team deals with a broad range of Private Sector Housing, statutory nuisance, Air Quality and Environmental Protection/Public Health service requests.
Working as part of a busy team you will need to have a flexible approach to service delivery to meet your personal objectives and the performance standards of the wider team. Your role will, in the main, be to respond to service requests from local constituents concerned about public health issues emanating from accumulations of waste, noxious matter, drainage problems, overgrown land, securing open premises and preventing the recurrence of rodent/pest related infestations (working closely with the Council’s Pest Control contractor); providing advice and assistance and undertaking enforcement action and arranging works in default in accordance the Council’s enforcement policy.
You will require excellent verbal and written communication skills, good time management and enjoy being part of a busy team. ICT equipment is provided to allow for agile and flexible working for a combination of office and home working. Access to a vehicle is essential and the position carries and approved car user allowance. Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is committed to supporting a good work life balance and offers a flexi-time scheme and up to 30 days’ annual leave as well as bank holidays.
If you think you have the skills and drive to contribute and compliment the service, then this may be the opportunity for you
Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.
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 David Thompson, Service Manager.
Closing Date:
10th July 2025 at 12:00 midnight
Interview Date:
15th July 2025
Salary range
- £36,124 - £39,513 per year