Environmental Pollution Technician - Field Response & Sampling

Anglian Water Group; Milton Keynes, Corby, Cambridge; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Job summary

Anglian Water is seeking an Environmental Pollution Technician in the Milton Keynes region to protect and restore watercourses. You will respond to incidents, collect samples, document evidence and support mitigation activities while working as part of the Water Recycling team.

The role involves outdoor work, occasional travel between locations and participation in standby shifts. A full UK driving licence is required and generous benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Availability to participate in a standby rota and out-of-hours working.
• Ability to collect samples and record evidence.

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

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Digital literacy

Driving licence

Job description

Anglian Water is seeking an Environmental Pollution Technician in the Milton Keynes region to protect and restore watercourses. You will respond to incidents, collect samples, document evidence and support mitigation activities while working as part of the Water Recycling team.

The role involves outdoor work, occasional travel between locations and participation in standby shifts. A full UK driving licence is required and generous benefits apply.