Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 09 February 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 01 February 2026

Contract Type: Temporary until February 2027

Salary: FC6 30,691.29 - 33,732.26 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern:

36 Hours per week,

Rota 3 - Mon -

Sat 12.00

hrs - 22.00 hrs, 4 x

9 hour

shifts per week (working two Sat per month)

Location:

Halbeath

Depot, Dunfermline

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a

Supporting Statement

which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site.

Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resume'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.

More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement .

Job Details

Assist in the provision of high quality, flexible and responsive service relating to the investigation of environmental protection matters and antisocial behaviour to help promote a clean, safe and secure environment for the local community in Fife.


Responsible, through education or enforcement, for ensuring compliance with legislative requirements including all relevant Acts, Regulations, Conditions, and Approved Codes of Practice.


This will involve carrying out patrols, carrying out investigations, giving advice and taking legal action where necessary, including liaising with other teams, Services and Enforcement Agencies when appropriate.


Gather evidence and carry out investigations in relation to environmental issues and low level ASB complaints. Liaise with customers, colleagues and partner agencies to collate evidence and take action to achieve a satisfactory resolution.


Decide if a vehicle is abandoned by conducting appropriate checks with DVLA and therefore taking appropriate action including the serving of notices to ensure remove for storage or destruction in accordance with approved procedures, including communication with Removal Contractors, Police, DVLA etc.


Deciding on appropriate action to be taken, including providing advice, issuing warning letters, serving Statutory Notices and Fixed Penalty Fines.


Preparing and submitting standard reports for consideration of the Procurator Fiscal with respect to non-compliance with statutory requirements.


As part of an investigation, conducting interviews with both witnesses and possible offenders with a view to gathering evidence and obtaining witness statements.


Investigate, gather evidence and report vandalism, property damage etc in streets, closes back greens/communal/open spaces to the appropriate agencies.


Facilitate Community Clean Ups and when these are not possible the jobholder can order removal of debris from gardens or areas.


Agree priorities with local communities and attend Multi-agency/Tenant and Residents/Enhanced Community Engagement/Community Council meetings as required.


Maintaining detailed records and providing written reports to Line Manager on responses to reports of alleged illegal activity and the action taken.


Develop and implement promotional and educational activities designed to highlight awareness of environmental, health and cost implications associated with antisocial behaviour, littering, dog fouling, abandoned vehicles, illegal dumping and noise nuisance.


Educated to SVQ2, National certificate, or Higher level, or equivalent Good standard of written English Ability to undertake weekend working (minimum 2 Saturdays per month) Applicants should hold a full current driving licence Experience in dealing with the public Conflict Avoidance/resolution skills Very good communication and persuasive skills with ability to remain tactful, firm, fair in potentially confrontational situation Requires to be assertive and tactful when dealing with members of the public and organisations when undertaking enforcement and educational duties


Presentation Skills Ability to communicate to a wide range of audiences Confident user of IT applications, showing ability to use packages effectively. The ability to work well in a team Have a positive work ethic and attitude Ability to embrace, accept and implement change To work confidently with a range of customers and have a helpful attitude Ability to provide a regular and effective service

Further Information

Role Profile -

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How We Work Matters -

Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.

Employee Benefits -

Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services

Directorate Information -

Council Department information

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Alternative Formats

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Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk

For Further Information Please Contact:

Michael Collins - 07522215770

Michael.Collins@fife.gov.uk

or Brian Westwater - 07491615415

Brian.Westwater@fife.gov.uk