Apprentice Trading Standards Officer (Tobacco and Vape)

Undertake duties which will focus on tackling elicit and illegal tobacco and vapes Assist in enforcing Trading Standards legislation via a variety of methods including inspections, projects and targeted advice and/or guidance Assist the Team in conducting investigations into alleged criminal and civil breaches of legislation in accordance with PACE and RIPA Provide assistance to other staff within the Service including the lifting and carrying of weights, the care and maintenance of standards and technical equipment and the testing of weighing and measuring equipment, and the weighing or other measurement of any goods Attend court to represent the Council as required in relation to any prosecutions Respond to consumer complaints and business enquiries relating to Trading Standards issues and ensure that these are effectively and efficiently addressed Assist the team in the interviewing of complainants and obtain comprehensive witness statements Liaise with other partner agencies and act as a point of contact for Trading Standards

Training Outcome:
Trading Standards Officer

Employer Description:
There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.

Working Hours :
Flexible Hours/Full Time Monday- Friday Shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working