Environmental Technician

Element Materials Technology; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology is seeking an Environmental Technician for its Rotherham site. This role involves supporting environmental testing and reporting with an emphasis on practical training toward an MCERTS qualification, offering great career progression. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor work and possess a positive attitude toward learning in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

33 days annual holiday

Life Assurance

Legal & General Pension

Cycle Scheme

Free Onsite Refreshments

Recommend a Friend Bonus

Perks At Work Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Interest in environmental monitoring and processes.
• Full driving license required due to extensive travel.
• Willingness to work outdoors and handle scientific equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inductions and risk assessments.
• Operate sampling and test equipment for emissions.
• Compile and maintain monitoring records.

Skills

Environmental Monitoring

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Education

A-Level, HNC, or Degree in Environmental-related subject

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for an Environmental Technician based at our Rotherham site. The primary responsibility is to assist the regional environmental field services department with environmental testing and reporting at project sites.

This role offers excellent career progression with full on-site training, including working toward an MCERTS qualification in Stack Emissions Testing. The training period, including assessments, lasts approximately 2-2.5 years, with pay increments at each stage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Leader during on-site sampling and monitoring activities
• Drive to client sites
• Conduct site inductions and participate in risk assessments
• Access monitoring locations and set up equipment
• Operate sampling and test equipment to measure emission levels
• Compile site information related to monitoring and process activities
• Communicate with customer contacts, regulators, etc.
• Follow company and client health and safety protocols
• Clean, prepare, repair, calibrate, and maintain test equipment
• Maintain stocks of consumable items
• Handle and ship samples to laboratories
• Maintain records in accordance with our accredited QMS

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Skills / Qualifications

• Interest in environmental monitoring and industrial processes
• Ideally qualified to A-Level, HNC, or Degree in an environmental-related subject, but not essential
• A full driving license is essential due to extensive travel, including overnight stays
• Good team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
• Comfortable working outdoors, at heights, in physically strenuous situations, and handling scientific equipment manually
• Attention to detail and a desire to provide excellent customer service are desirable qualities

Benefits of working at Element

33 days annual holiday (25 days + 8 public days), Life Assurance, Legal & General Pension, Cycle Scheme, Free Onsite Refreshments, Recommend a Friend Bonus, Perks At Work Discount Scheme

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest-growing testing, inspection, and certification companies worldwide, with over 9,000 employees across 270 sites in 30 countries. Our purpose is to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'. We support customers from R&D through regulatory approvals to production, ensuring product safety, compliance, and market access.

While we have a global presence, working at Element offers a sense of a smaller company. We empower your career growth and reward excellence and integrity.

Our work plays a crucial role in creating a safer world, emphasizing care, attention to detail, and accuracy.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we prioritize our people. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion as part of our vision to become "the world's most trusted testing partner". All qualified candidates will be considered based on objective, work-related criteria, without regard to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, race, religion, dependents, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws.