Pollution Control Officer

We are currently seeking a motivated and organised individual to join our General Environmental Health team as a Pollution Control Officer. As a Pollution Control Officer, you will help deliver the Council's contaminated land and environmental permitting responsibilities efficiently and effectively. You will regulate low to medium risk activities, assess technical information, respond to enquiries and complaints, and provide advice to colleagues, developers, consultants, elected members and members of the public.

Your regular duties will include

• Undertaking site inspections and reviewing permits for low to medium risk activities and processes.
• Assessing information submitted through the planning and development management process and providing appropriate observations.
• Reviewing information relating to contaminated land and the discharge of planning conditions.
• Investigating enquiries and complaints concerning contaminated land and environmental permitting.
• Preparing technical reports, correspondence, statutory notices and accurate case records.
• Assisting with air pollution monitoring, equipment maintenance and environmental sampling when required.

About you, do you have

• A HND or higher qualification in Environmental Health, Environmental Science or an equivalent science-based subject.
• Experience of environmental permitting regulatory work, including site inspections and permit reviews.
• Experience of contaminated land functions, including investigation, remediation and development consultations.
• The ability to interpret technical documents and produce clear technical reports.
• Strong organisational, IT, record-keeping and written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently, using sound judgement and initiative.
• A current driving licence and willingness to work outside normal office hours when required.

We would welcome those with experience in environmental health, pollution control, contaminated land, environmental permitting, regulatory compliance or a related technical environmental role.

About us

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Edward Davis on Email: e.davis@npt.gov.uk

DBS requirements

• This post is subject to a standard DBS disclosure

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are desirable

Additional Information

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.