Environmental Monitoring Technician

North Yorkshire County Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Technician based in York. The role involves conducting environmental sampling, data analysis, and reporting to ensure compliance with regulations. Applicants should have a landfill WAMITAB certificate or commitment to obtain one, alongside a science-based qualification or relevant experience. The position promises a salary of £28,000 per year with benefits, promoting both professional growth and a commitment to environmental sustainability.

Benefits

24 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Potential for hybrid working after probation

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and environmentally conscious.
• Ability to conduct sampling and analysis of water and landfill gases.
• Collaboration with regulatory bodies and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and ad-hoc sampling of environmental elements.
• Process samples and ensure results are recorded accurately.
• Produce reports for internal teams and regulators.

Skills

Landfill WAMITAB certificate

Science-based qualification or relevant experience

Full UK Driving Licence

Understanding of waste management regulations

Organisational skills

Good communication skills

Excellent IT skills

Willingness to work towards IOSH & CDM qualifications

Job description

Environmental Monitoring Technician

Salary: £28,000 per year plus a company van

Contract: Permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday

Location: York, with travel between landfill sites across North Yorkshire

Are you detail-focused, environmentally conscious, and looking to develop your career in waste and environmental management? Do you enjoy working outdoors, analysing data, and ensuring environmental compliance? If so, Yorwaste has the perfect opportunity for you to join our team as an Environmental Monitoring Technician.

The Role

In this key role, you'll be responsible for conducting routine and ad-hoc sampling and analysis of groundwater, surface water, effluents, and landfill gases. You'll ensure all samples are processed correctly, sent to laboratories, and results are accurately recorded in our environmental data system (MonitorPro).

You'll also produce clear and informative reports for internal teams and external regulators, carry out audits to ensure compliance with environmental permits, and support wider restoration and aftercare projects. The role involves liaising with suppliers, contractors, and regulatory bodies, and providing cover for the Closed Landfill & Gas Supervisor when needed.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who has:

• A landfill WAMITAB certificate, or a commitment to obtain one as a compulsory requirement.
• A science-based qualification or relevant experience.
• A Full UK Driving Licence with no bans or disqualifications.
• Good understanding of waste management environmental issues and relevant regulations.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Willingness to work towards IOSH & CDM qualifications (training provided).

For further information on the role, please read the full Job Description.docx

Why Yorwaste?

At Yorwaste, we're more than just North Yorkshire's leading waste management company, we're a team passionate about creating a cleaner, greener future. We invest in people, innovation, and sustainability because we believe in making a difference, for both our community and our planet.

How the role fits with Yorwaste's values:

• Safe - Promotes high standards of health, safety, and wellbeing across all contract activities.
• Resourceful - Finds smart, effective solutions and drives continuous improvement.
• Professional - Acts with integrity, responsibility, and a commitment to quality.
• Respectful - Builds strong relationships through empathy, fairness, and collaboration.
• Customer-Focussed - Keeps customer needs at the heart of service delivery.

What we can offer

We are offering a salary of £28,000 per year, on a full-time, permanent contract. We can offer 24 days' holiday per year, plus bank holidays, increasing annually (1 day per year of service completed) to 28 days' after 4 years' continuing employment.

Welcoming you at Yorwaste, we value face-to-face time within our teams and suppliers. We offer flexible working hours and are open to hybrid working after a successful probationary period. Site locations to become your possible base include Northallerton, Thirsk, York and Scarborough with some hybrid working.

How to Apply

Ready to take on the challenge? Apply today. Simply visit our Yorwaste website.

• Deadline for Applications: Midnight on Sunday 26 October 2025
• Interviews: Will be held w/c 3rd and 4th of November

For any questions, contact 07773 652 433 or email [e-mail] for an informal chat.

At Yorwaste, your work makes a difference. Join us in building a cleaner, greener future starting today!

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, or a high number of applications are received. Yorwaste is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff.

We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.