Environmental Technician

As an Environmental Technician, you'll have the unique opportunity to work closely with Alastair Rose, our Senior Geologist, who will mentor and guide you as you develop your expertise. This hands-on experience, combined with our commitment to professional development, will equip you with the tools to progress and thrive throughout your career.,

• Design and conduct groundwater and surface water sampling and monitoring activities across various sites, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards.


• Gather, record, and process field data, contributing to environmental assessments, flood risk evaluations, and water management projects.


• Supervise subcontractors, including drillers, on-site to ensure adherence to project specifications, health and safety standards, and regulatory requirements.


• Oversee and execute test pumping operations for boreholes, ensuring proper procedure and data accuracy during the assessment of groundwater resources.


• Ensure all field equipment is maintained, calibrated, and in optimal working condition to guarantee the quality of collected data.


• Work closely with clients during site visits, maintaining professionalism, and providing clear communication about field activities and project progress.


• Adhere to all health and safety regulations while on-site, ensuring safe working conditions for yourself and others.
  
  A BSc in an environmental/earth sciences field, equivalent apprenticeship or experience.


• Previous experience in a field-based role within environmental consulting or water management is advantageous but not essential. Candidates are asked to demonstrate an appreciation of how transferable experience applies.


• A positive, self-starting, and flexible attitude with a genuine interest in learning and growth.


• A passion for hands-on work and a meticulous approach to data collection and reporting with experience in Excel and ArcGIS desirable.


• A willingness and desire to travel throughout the UK for site work, coupled with a positive attitude and a passion for exploring new locations.


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and clients.


• A full UK Driving License is essential.
  
  We are a close-knit, client-focused firm of water scientists and engineers. Our core services cover industrial and private water supplies, flood risk management and drainage and water treatment. We have forged close working relationships with private individuals and national and global businesses, including DIAGEO, Nestle, Astra Zeneca, Bellway Homes, Associated British Ports, and Elveden Estates. Our merging with RSK will enable both companies to rely on mutual expertise and greatly expand our hydrogeology and hydrology capabilities. Envireau Water will continue to deliver the excellent service they are known for while also exploring new opportunities across the public sector.


Envireau Water was founded in 1998 and operates throughout Ireland and the UK. Our team, incorporating water specialists and academics, works collaboratively with clients to find robust, cost-effective solutions to complex water problems, keeping sustainability and quality at the forefront of every result.

Envireau Water is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location Melbourne, Derbyshire, UK

This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.,
• A salary in the region of £25,000 to £28,000 dependent on experience.


• Permanent contract, working 40 hours per week within Monday to Friday.


• A hybrid working pattern is encouraged with flexible start and finish times and family-friendly working arrangements available.


• Performance based individual bonus scheme.


• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays and an annual leave purchase scheme.


• Contributory private pension.


• Private medical insurance, including dental and optical benefits.


• Discounted gym memberships.


• Income protection and life cover.


• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes.


• Volunteering and numerous team away days.


• Retirement and mortgage advice.


If this opportunity excites you and you're ready to make a difference in water management, we'd love to hear from you. Even if you don't meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply and tell us more about what you could bring to Envireau Water.

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