Environmental Monitoring Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity, paternity and-adop

Company pension

Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)

Medicash plan (dental/medical)

Refer a friend scheme

Employee assistance programme

Competitive annual leave + bank hols

Training and career progression

Job summary

Detectronic Ltd., a UK-based environmental engineering company, seeks an Environmental Monitoring Assistant to join our Burnley office. The role covers data collection, monitoring, and reporting across water networks.

Full training will be provided and there is a strong emphasis on accuracy, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with engineers and analysts. The position is Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours, in-office with one learning day, offering competitive salary plus benefits and opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSEs/A-Levels or equivalent, especially science/geography/maths/IT
• Study in environmental science/geography/engineering or data is desirable
• Basic understanding of environmental or water-related data
• Experience with monitoring, data analysis, or fieldwork is desirable
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and data reporting

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 monitoring of assets such as sewer level monitors, CSOs, pumping stations
• Assist with identifying potential issues and escalate following procedures
• Prepare reports for internal teams and regulators
• Follow established procedures and data quality standards

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Methodical

Travel to Burnley

Education

GCSEs / A-Levels or equivalent

Environmental science/geography/engineering or data studies

Tools

MS Office

Monitoring platforms (training provided)

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.

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

Requirements

• 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

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.

Benefits

• 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