Remediation Technician/Engineer

Celnor; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement up to 25 days + BH

Company pension scheme

Life insurance (2x annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

SEED Environmental, part of the Celnor Group, seeks a Remediation Technician/Engineer to join the Process Remediation Team. You will work on soil, rock, groundwater and surface water remediation systems across UK projects, with training provided to suit your experience and a clear path for career development.

You’ll install, operate and maintain remediation equipment, monitor systems and collect samples, with travel across the UK and stay-away requirements as needed.

Qualifications

• Essential UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
• Hands-on, practical engineering approach with good problem solving.
• Confident using hand tools and performing installation/maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of remediation systems.
• Carry out servicing and fault finding on remediation equipment.
• Undertake groundwater, surface water and contaminated land monitoring.
• Collect environmental samples for laboratory analysis.
• Record monitoring data and system performance digitally.
• Support pumping tests, groundwater recovery and remediation trials.
• Work with drilling contractors, tanker operators and subcontractors.
• Maintain equipment and prepare systems for deployment from workshop.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and colleagues on site.
• Contribute to successful delivery of remediation projects across the UK.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Right to live and work in the UK

Hands-on approach

Problem solving

Hand tools experience

IT skills

Communication skills

Willingness to travel UK-wide

Education

Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Environmental Science/Engineering/Mechanical/Electrical

Tools

Pumps

Compressors

Pipework

Instrumentation

Process systems

Job description

Contract: Permanent, Full-time Location: Newmarket, with nationwide travel Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

About Us
SEED Environmental is one of the UK's leading providers of intelligent environmental and property incident response, remediation and restoration services for our insurance, commercial and public sector clients. We adopt an "Intelligent Solutions" approach, assessing and analysing every incident on its merits before implementing a unique response.

Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

About the Role

Due to continued business growth, we are seeking a Remediation Technician / Engineer to join our Process Remediation Team within SEED Environmental's Consulting and Remediation Division.
This is a practical, hands-on role supporting the installation, operation and maintenance of remediation systems used to treat contaminated soil, rock, groundwater and surface water. Working on projects across the UK, you will play a key role in delivering environmental improvements using specialist remediation technologies and equipment.
Training will be provided and tailored to your experience, making this an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their career, or an individual looking to move into the environmental remediation sector from a related technical, engineering or industrial background.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of soil and groundwater remediation systems
• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance and fault-finding activities on remediation equipment
• Undertake groundwater, surface water and contaminated land monitoring activities
• Collect environmental samples for laboratory analysis
• Record monitoring data and system performance using digital systems
• Assist with pumping tests, groundwater recovery exercises and remediation trials
• Work alongside drilling contractors, tanker operators and specialist subcontractors
• Maintain remediation equipment and prepare systems for deployment from the workshop and yard
• Liaise professionally with clients, suppliers, contractors and colleagues on site
• Support the successful delivery of remediation projects across the UK

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

Essential

• Full UK driving licence
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Practical and hands-on approach to work
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative
• Confident using hand tools and carrying out installation or maintenance activities
• Competent IT skills and ability to record data accurately
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and stay away from home when required

Desirable

• Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering or a Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation discipline
• Experience within environmental engineering, contaminated land remediation, utilities, facilities management, manufacturing, petrochemicals or a related industry
• Experience working with pumps, compressors, pipework, instrumentation or process systems
• Knowledge of groundwater, environmental monitoring or remediation technologies

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a practical and motivated individual who is interested in environmental engineering and enjoys working both outdoors and as part of a close-knit team.
The successful candidate will be eager to learn, comfortable working in a variety of site environments and committed to helping deliver projects that have a positive environmental impact. Whether you are developing your career or bringing experience from another sector, training and support will be provided to help you succeed.

Salary and Benefits

• Holiday entitlement increasing with service up to 25 days plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance (2x annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities within SEED Environmental and the wider Celnor Group

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing environmental business and contribute to projects that make a genuine difference through the treatment and remediation of contaminated land and water.

SEED Environmental is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and where opportunities are accessible to all regardless of background. Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and recruitment approach.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to the ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.