About us

An exciting opportunity for a qualified TSO or a Trainee TSO.

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). We are happy to support partly-qualified Officers to fully complete their qualifications.

The role

You will work within the Trading Standards - Investigations and Enforcement Team.

You will develop and deliver projects and use innovative methods to achieve compliance across the Public Protection and Prevention Service.

You will work with businesses to achieve high standards of compliance and investigate criminal allegations including preparation of prosecution files for both Magistrates and Crown Court.

Our Team is involved with complaints and investigations around issues of Fair Trading, Rogue Traders, Doorstep Crime, Used Cars, Product Safety, Animal Health and Animal Licensing, Feed compliance, Metrology and Financial Investigations.

37 hours per week 

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

What's needed?

You will have an ability to prioritise competing demands, whilst possessing strong collaborative and team working skills with a commitment to customer care. You will be a driven and dedicated Officer.

We are pleased to advertise this career graded post which will allow applications from qualified Officers and experienced investigators willing to qualify as a TSO (including metrology) or less experienced officers who are committed to a TSO role in the profession. Full support to qualify will be given.

Please ensure you meet the minimum essential requirements from the person specification before enquiring or applying.

We do not accept C.V.’s. Please tailor your application to the person specification.

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

If you meet the essential criteria on the person specification, then please email Linda Smallthwaite, Investigations and Enforcement Manager e-mail - publicprotection@warrington.gov.uk for an informal discussion. Short-listing and interviews will take place in June.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

DBS clearance is required.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer