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Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced MCERTS Level 2 Stack Tester to join their team. In this role, you will monitor emissions from chimney stacks at various industrial sites, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. You will need a minimum of 2 years of practical experience and be equipped to handle technical reporting and client interactions. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Diverse environmental projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years practical experience in stack testing.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Willingness to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stack emissions monitoring as per MCERTS standards.
• Produce clear technical reports.
• Maintain client communication during site visits.

Skills

MCERTS Level 2 Stack Testing Qualification

Practical experience

Competent IT skills

Ability to work at heights

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths

Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Title: MCERTS Level 2 Stack Tester
Location: Birmingham
Salary: 28,000 - 40,000 (DOE)

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with a leading multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy, renowned for providing high-quality testing, inspection, monitoring, and consultancy services across the UK. Due to continued growth, our client is now looking to appoint an experienced MCERTS Level 2 Stack Tester to join their expanding Stack Emissions Monitoring team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation where you will play a key role in delivering emissions monitoring services, helping clients manage environmental performance and regulatory compliance.

The Role

You will be responsible for monitoring emissions from chimney stacks at industrial and commercial sites across the UK and Europe. The role involves travel, hands‑on testing procedures, data analysis, and contributing to high‑standard technical reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct stack emissions monitoring in accordance with MCERTS standards.
• Produce accurate, clear, and concise technical reports.
• Maintain strong communication with clients during and after site visits.
• Carry out laboratory and analytical work associated with emissions monitoring.
• Work effectively within a team environment to ensure project delivery.

Essential Requirements

• MCERTS Level 2 Stack Testing Qualification, with a minimum of 2 years practical experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• GCSEs in English & Maths.
• Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home for periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and comfortable working at heights up to 200 feet.
• Experience in report writing, client liaison, and emissions monitoring techniques.

Desirable

• Degree, Certificate, or Further Education qualification in Environmental Science or related field.
• Technical endorsements (achieved or in progress).

Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and interesting environmental projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and capable Stack Tester looking to progress within a well-established, forward‑thinking consultancy.

For more information or to apply, please contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment.