Environmental Monitoring Assistant - Entry-Level with Training

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 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.