COMM ENT 5594 G2 - Technical Assistant (Dog Warden Cover) (6000524)

 

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 11:55pm.

 

Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process.   If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

 

 

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.

 

 

Location: Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:45am - 4:45pm   Friday 8:45am -4:15pm.

Salary: £29,326 - £31,625
 

Temporary post for 22 months

 

We are seeking to appoint assertive, enthusiastic and self motivated Environmental Health Technical Assistant who can accept and tackle demanding goals. The Assistant will be motivated in bringing changes to people’s behaviour in terms of littering and dog fouling. They will also provide cover and support to the Dog Warden role.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent literacy, numerical and IT skills and have the ability to organise your workload in an effective and productive way.

Ideally you will have experience working with the public, animals (dogs) and carrying out enforcement duties in order to join our specialist team dealing with a range of Environmental Crime.

Day to day duties will include the enforcement of relevant legislation in respect of anti-social behaviour concerning littering and dog fouling, which will include conducting patrols and the serving of fixed penalty notices. There is also the potential you will appear in court on behalf of the Council to speak to either the dog fouling or littering offences you have witnessed.

You must have the ability to travel around the South Lanarkshire area and you will need to have a driver’s licence.

Contact: David Duffy (Divisional) 01698 454644 or at david.duffy@southlanarkshire.gov.ukfor further information.

 

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If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

 

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

 

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

 

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

 

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)