Exciting opportunity within Trading Standards
About us
We are a dedicated Trading Standards Team who achieve excellent results. Being a DTS or equivalent qualified Weights and Measures Inspector, or willing to train to become a TSO (incl metrology), you will join us as a dedicated TSO moves on to pastures new.
You will work with businesses to achieve high standards of compliance and be a driven and dedicated Officer.
You will develop and deliver projects and use innovative methods to achieve compliance across the Public Protection and Prevention Service.
You will have an ability to prioritise competing demands, whilst possessing strong collaborative and team working skills with a commitment to customer care.
We are pleased to advertise this career graded post which will allow applications from experienced investigators willing to qualify as a TSO (metrology) or less experienced officers who are committed to a TSO role in the profession. Full support to qualify will be given.
The role
Trading Standards professionals protect the public through every stage of their lives, as consumers, without most people even being aware of it! With over 200 pieces of legislation to enforce, the work of Trading Standards covers issues as diverse as, fair trading, animal health and farming standards, the accuracy of weighing and measuring equipment, product safety and the sale of age restricted products, counterfeiting (and much, much, more!).
We carry out our work by investigating complaints, visiting business, testing samples, providing advice and taking formal action, when required. We resolve many issues by working with businesses and individuals to improve compliance with legal requirements but we also investigate potential breaches of consumer protection and fair-trading legislation. We collect evidence, seize offending products, take witness statements, interview offenders, compile prosecution reports, impose fines and give evidence in court. Much of our work is done in partnership with other agencies, like the Police, HMRC, other councils and government agencies.
What's needed?
Please consider the job description and person specification. To be considered for short-listing you need to evidence all the essential criteria from the person specification for one of the Grades. The Career grade allows us to select the best candidate for the role from fully qualified, to supporting someone to become fully qualified.
Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:
- 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
- Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
- Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
- Flexible working
- Uniform/safety equipment
Key Dates & Further Information
Grade 6-8 / 9
37 hours per week
We do not accept or read c.v.'s
For an informal discussion prior to submitting an application with Linda Smallthwaite or Geraldine Marchment, please email [email protected] to arrange a suitable day and time.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of?employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.
Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer