Environmental Technician

Element Materials Technology; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for an Environmental Technician based from our Luton site, whose prime responsibility is to assist the regional environmental field services department in environmental testing and reporting at project sites.

Would suit someone who would like a career in Environmental Stack Emissions testing. This is an outdoor role carrying heavy equipment with great career progression, full on-site training, whilst working toward MCERTS qualification in Stack Emissions Testing. Training period with assessments is approx. 2-2.5 years with pay increments at each stage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Leader during on-site sampling and monitoring activities
• Driving to client sites
• Site inductions and participation in risk assessments
• Accessing monitoring locations and setting up equipment
• Operation of sampling and test equipment to measure emission levels
• Collation of site information relating to the monitoring and corresponding process activities
• Interaction and communication with customer contacts, regulators, etc.
• Adherence to company and client health and safety protocols
• Cleaning, preparation, repair, calibration and maintenance of test equipment
• Maintaining stocks of consumable items
• Handling and shipment of samples to laboratories
• Maintenance of numerous records in accordance with our accredited QMS

Skills / Qualifications

• Interest in environmental monitoring and industrial processes
• Experience in a similar role would be advantageous, however full training will be provided
• A full driving license is essential as extensive travel, including overnight stays, will be involved
• You will be a good team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
• You will be comfortable working outdoors, at heights, in physically strenuous situations, and where manual handling of scientific equipment is required
• Attention to detail and a desire to provide excellent customer service are desirable characteristics of the successful candidate