Environmental Odour & Emissions Technician

FCC Environment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

On-the-job training

Job summary

FCC Environment in the United Kingdom is seeking an Environmental Technician to conduct odour acuity monitoring, emissions assessments, calibration of instruments and general environmental checks at Bletchley Landfill Site. You will support safe site operation and ensure compliance with permits and FCC procedures.

The role offers flexible benefits, wellbeing support, and opportunities for training and progression.

Qualifications

• Punctuality and time management are vital.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• A practical approach with a positive, can-do attitude.
• The ability to deal with people in a respectful, honest, firm and fair manner.
• A flexible approach to duties and a willingness to support the team when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily olfactory odour assessments on site and report outcomes to FCC management.
• Perform daily emissions assessments with portable instruments and report outcomes to FCC management.
• Maintain and calibrate all instruments.
• Ensure litter does not leave the site's boundaries.
• Conduct ad-hoc environmental monitoring as requested.
• Carry out daily/monthly installation checks of landfill installations and infrastructure.
• Maintain operational standards in line with Planning Consent and PPC Permit.
• Assist the Supervisor with the safe and efficient operation of the site.
• Follow health and safety procedures, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Promote safe working practices and report accidents or near-misses.
• Work proactively to minimise breaches of procedures and permits.
• Communicate effectively with FCC staff, contractors, and regulators.
• Ensure good environmental and health and safety practices on site at all times.
• Work independently when required while completing daily and weekly tasks.
• Attend and participate in monthly company/site meetings.
• All tasks will be conducted in all weather conditions.

Skills

Punctuality

Verbal communication

Health and safety awareness

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Job description

FCC Environment in the United Kingdom is seeking an Environmental Technician to conduct odour acuity monitoring, emissions assessments, calibration of instruments and general environmental checks at Bletchley Landfill Site. You will support safe site operation and ensure compliance with permits and FCC procedures.

The role offers flexible benefits, wellbeing support, and opportunities for training and progression.