Town Warden (18425)

Town Warden – Dartford (Environmental Enforcement)

Company: Kingdom Local Authority Support (Kingdom)
Location: Dartford, DA1 area
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week, Monday–Sunday (with 2 rest days on a rolling rota)
Shifts: 08:00–16:00 / 10:00–18:00
Pay: £13.45 per hour / Weekly Pay (every Friday) 
Requirement: Must hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence

About Kingdom

Kingdom is a leading provider of services to Local Authorities, helping to tackle environmental crime and improve community safety. Our work includes addressing littering, fly-tipping, business waste compliance, anti-social behaviour, and retail-related offences such as shop theft.

We are committed to making the UK cleaner, safer, and greener, while supporting our colleagues through training, development, and career progression opportunities.

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Town Warden in the Dartford area to support local environmental enforcement and community safety initiatives.

This is a frontline, customer-facing role where you will patrol public areas, respond to anti-social behaviour, and take action against environmental offences. You will also act as a visible presence to deter crime and support the local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct foot patrols across public areas and town centre locations
• Identify environmental offences such as littering and fly-tipping
• Issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) using handheld devices or manual systems
• Gather and record evidence to support enforcement and potential prosecutions
• Maintain accurate records and reports of daily activities
• Attend court and support legal proceedings when required
• Respond to shop theft and anti-social behaviour to deter crime
• Work in partnership with the Local Authority and other stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence
• Full 5-year checkable work history
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident, professional, and approachable manner
• Good attention to detail and sound judgement
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working outdoors in all conditions
• Previous enforcement or security experience desirable but not essential

Training & Development

You will attend a structured training course covering:
• Environmental legislation (including Environmental Protection Act 1990)
• Anti-social behaviour enforcement
• Communication and conflict management skills
• Daily duties and use of equipment

This includes gaining a recognised qualification in environmental awareness.

Benefits

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Full PAYE status
• Flexible pay access via Hastee
• Company pension (NEST, with one-month opt-out period)
• SSP/SMP eligibility
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Vivup employee benefits and discounts
• Holiday pay
• Ability to claim eligible HMRC work/travel-related expenses
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Apply Today

If you’re passionate about making a difference in your local community and want to be part of a team dedicated to improving public spaces, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Kingdom and help make Dartford a cleaner, safer place to live and work.