31086 - Illegal Waste Exports - Ports Officer
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Environment Agency |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 31086 |
Summary
This is an opportunity to tackle a high-profile crime that is also a strategic priority for the Environment Agency: illegal exportation of waste. As a Port Officer, you will carry out regular intelligence led inspections of containers and trailers. Complete the required documentation to start enforcement action. You may also be required to carry out inspections at waste management facilities. You’ll also gather information and intelligence, implement intervention measures to prevent illegal waste export, and impose risk ratings.
You will often be working on your own and will be fully supported by a dispersed team, there will be the opportunity to work on incentives with other competent authorities and internal teams.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
This role will require travel across Beverley, Lincoln, Grimsby and Hull. A full UK Driving License is essential.
For any further details about the role please contact Mark.Bowhay@environment-agency.gov.uk or Sanjiv.Syal@environment-agency.gov.uk
The team
Working in a dispersed team including both office and field-based officers. You will carry out physical inspections of waste at ports, mainly in the North East of England. The Illegal Waste Exports Team is within Batteries, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Shipments team.
The department supports and encourages health, safety, wellbeing and development. We help to protect and improve the environment by regulating industry, ensuring compliance, and eliminating illegal activities.
Experience/skills required
We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate:
• The ability to deal with internal and external contacts in a robust, professional manner
• Willingness to travel to different locations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively
• Strong IT skills and the confidence to learn new systems
• Experience in coaching or offering technical guidance
• The ability to work under pressure, organising and prioritising your workload to meet deadlines
• Initiative and self-motivation
• Excellent research and problem-solving skills
• The flexibility to respond to incidents, or provide business continuity support during an incident
• Handle information securely
• Full UK Driving License
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support you need to succeed.
You will often be working on your own and will be fully supported by a dispersed team, there will be the opportunity to work on incentives with other competent authorities and internal teams.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
This role will require travel across Beverley, Lincoln, Grimsby and Hull. A full UK Driving License is essential.
For any further details about the role please contact Mark.Bowhay@environment-agency.gov.uk or Sanjiv.Syal@environment-agency.gov.uk
The team
Working in a dispersed team including both office and field-based officers. You will carry out physical inspections of waste at ports, mainly in the North East of England. The Illegal Waste Exports Team is within Batteries, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Shipments team.
The department supports and encourages health, safety, wellbeing and development. We help to protect and improve the environment by regulating industry, ensuring compliance, and eliminating illegal activities.
Experience/skills required
We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate:
• The ability to deal with internal and external contacts in a robust, professional manner
• Willingness to travel to different locations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively
• Strong IT skills and the confidence to learn new systems
• Experience in coaching or offering technical guidance
• The ability to work under pressure, organising and prioritising your workload to meet deadlines
• Initiative and self-motivation
• Excellent research and problem-solving skills
• The flexibility to respond to incidents, or provide business continuity support during an incident
• Handle information securely
• Full UK Driving License
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support you need to succeed.