Air Quality Field Technician | UK Projects & Training

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative Bonus Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Birthday Off

Fully Funded Team Social Events

Investment in Skills and Training

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Manchester is seeking an Air Quality Technician to join their growing environmental team. The role covers ambient, indoor and industrial emissions monitoring across the UK, with field-based work and opportunities for development.

You will calibrate and maintain samples and equipment, liaise with clients and suppliers, and manage multiple campaigns. A practical, hands-on approach and strong communication skills are essential, with travel across the UK and potential

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental monitoring or related technical field preferred.
• Familiarity with air quality monitoring equipment and sampling techniques.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation or reports.
• Willingness to undertake field-based work across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking ambient, indoor and industrial emissions monitoring.
• Conducting dust, emissions and odour surveys.
• Calibrating and maintaining samples and laboratory equipment.
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and consultants.
• Managing multiple projects and monitoring campaigns.
• Traveling to sites across the UK, with overnight stays as required.

Skills

Hands-on

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Field-based work

Tools

Air quality monitoring equipment

Sampling techniques

Laboratory procedures

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Manchester is seeking an Air Quality Technician to join their growing environmental team. The role covers ambient, indoor and industrial emissions monitoring across the UK, with field-based work and opportunities for development.

You will calibrate and maintain samples and equipment, liaise with clients and suppliers, and manage multiple campaigns. A practical, hands-on approach and strong communication skills are essential, with travel across the UK and potential