Environmental Pollution Technician – Field Response

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Ely; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme (double-match)

Virtual GP service

Job summary

Anglian Water Group Ltd. in Ely is hiring an Environmental Pollution Technician to join the Water Recycling team.

The role is field-based, outdoors, and involves responding to incidents, collecting samples, and supporting investigations to reduce pollution and protect local watercourses. You will install and maintain monitoring equipment, support the DSV programme, and work on improving environmental outcomes across the region.

Qualifications

• Requires a full UK manual driving licence.
• Willingness to participate in standby rota and out-of-hours work.
• Enjoy working outdoors and protecting the environment.
• Strong attention to detail and recording abilities.

Responsibilities

• Respond to pollution and environmental incidents across the region.
• Collect environmental samples, photographs and site evidence.
• Assess environmental impacts and support mitigation activity.
• Identify root causes and help prevent recurrence.
• Install, maintain and recover environmental monitoring equipment.
• Maintain pollution response equipment and consumables.
• Collaborate with operational teams, scientists and environmental specialists.
• Promote a proactive, zero-pollution mindset across the business.

Skills

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Driving licence

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Anglian Water Group Ltd. in Ely is hiring an Environmental Pollution Technician to join the Water Recycling team.

The role is field-based, outdoors, and involves responding to incidents, collecting samples, and supporting investigations to reduce pollution and protect local watercourses. You will install and maintain monitoring equipment, support the DSV programme, and work on improving environmental outcomes across the region.