Environmental Monitoring Apprentice

Detectronic; Nelson; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity pay

Paternity pay

Adoption pay

Company pension

Life assurance

Medicash plan

Refer a friend

Employee assistance

Annual leave

Training & progression

Job summary

Detectronic in Nelson, UK, is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Assistant to support data collection and reporting across water networks. The role offers full training and is ideal for someone starting a career in the water or environmental sector.

You will work with analysts and engineers to ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance, learning how monitoring systems and dashboards operate. The role is office-based with standard 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• GCSEs/A-Levels or equivalent, preferably with science/geography/maths/IT
• Basic understanding of environmental or water-related data
• Any experience with monitoring, data analysis, or fieldwork is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel to and from Burnley office daily

Responsibilities

• Support monitoring of environmental data from sensors and monitoring systems
• Check incoming data for completeness, accuracy, and anomalies
• Assist with basic data analysis and reporting
• Help maintain dashboards and routine performance reports
• Support environmental compliance monitoring and reporting
• Help maintain accurate records and audit trails
• Assist with preparation of reports for internal teams and regulators

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Data handling

Education

GCSEs / A-Levels

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Detectronic is a UK-based environmental engineering company that specialises in wastewater and sewer network monitoring systems. The company designs and manufactures equipment used by water utilities to monitor sewer levels, flows, blockages, flooding risks, and pollution events.

Job Description

Environmental Monitoring Assistant
Nelson
37.5 hours (Monday - Friday in our office, with 1 learning day)
Competitive salary plus benefits

We are looking for an Environmental Monitoring Assistant to support the collection, monitoring, and reporting of environmental and operational data across our client’s water and wastewater networks.

This is an entry-level role, ideal for someone starting a career in the water or environmental sector. You will work alongside experienced analysts and engineers, helping to ensure environmental data is accurate, timely, and supports regulatory compliance and operational decision-making.

Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring & Data Support

• Support the monitoring of environmental data from sensors and monitoring systems (e.g. level, flow, rainfall, water quality)
• Check incoming data for completeness, accuracy, and anomalies
• Assist with basic data analysis and reporting
• Help maintain dashboards and routine performance reports

Environmental & Operational Support

• Support monitoring of assets such as:
  • Sewer level monitors
  • CSOs (Combined Sewer Overflows)
  • Pumping stations
  • Flow and rainfall monitoring sites
• Assist with identifying potential issues such as blockages, high levels, or abnormal trends
• Escalate issues to senior team members following agreed procedures

Compliance & Documentation

• Support environmental compliance monitoring and reporting
• Help maintain accurate records and audit trails
• Assist with preparation of reports for internal teams and regulators
• Follow established procedures and data quality standards

Systems & Tools

• Use monitoring platforms, dashboards, and databases to access and review data
• Update logs, trackers, and documentation
• Learn how monitoring equipment and telemetry systems work (training provided)

Team & Communication

• Work closely with analysts, engineers, and operations teams
• Communicate findings clearly to non-technical colleagues
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions

Qualifications

• GCSEs / A-Levels or equivalent (especially science, geography, maths, or IT)
• Relevant qualification or study in environmental science, geography, engineering, or data
• Basic understanding of environmental or water-related data
• Any experience with monitoring, data analysis, or fieldwork (desirable)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• Ability to follow procedures and work methodically
• Ability to travel to and from our office in Burnley daily

Additional Information

What's in it for you:

• Enhanced maternity,paternity and adoption pay and leave
• Company pension
• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
• Medicash plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants.
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and career progression opportunities

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.