About the opportunity
Due to company expansion, my client is recruiting permanently for an Environmental Technician. You will be site-based and will be responsible for assisting with environmental investigations, remediation works, sampling, monitoring, and compliance activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with UK environmental regulations. As an Environmental Technician, you will play a key role in supporting site managers, engineers, and remediation specialists during all stages of remediation projects, from initial site investigation through to validation and site closure.
General duties will include the following:
- Assisting with contaminated land investigations and remediation activities on-site.
- Collecting soil, groundwater, surface water, and gas samples in accordance with industry standards and project specifications.
- Supporting the installation and monitoring of groundwater wells, gas monitoring points, and remediation systems.
- Conducting environmental monitoring, including groundwater level readings, gas monitoring, and field testing.
- Maintaining accurate site records, sampling logs, and health & safety documentation.
- Assisting with remediation techniques such as soil treatment, excavation supervision, pump-and-treat systems, bioremediation, or vapour extraction systems.
- Ensuring compliance with UK environmental legislation, health & safety standards, and company procedures.
- Operating and maintaining environmental monitoring equipment and field instruments.
- Supporting waste classification, materials management, and disposal processes.
- Liaising with subcontractors, laboratory providers, and site personnel as required.
About the requirements
For this entry-level opportunity, you will be degree-qualified in a related discipline (civil engineering, environmental science or geology). Additionally, you will hold a good understanding of contaminated land and remediation principles, be competent in data recording and report preparation and whilst based initially at Rowley Regis, the role will involve travel between sites throughout the UK, so you must hold a full UK driving license and be willing to travel/work away from home when required.
About the rewards/benefits
For this permanent opportunity, my client is looking to offer a salary between £25,000 – £30,000 per annum, however specific remuneration will depend on experience and suitability. Furthermore, there will be a generous package offered in addition to other benefits associated with a large successful company, plus, as this is a thriving business, excellent career development opportunities are available.
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