Environmental Technician

Allen & York Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading operator in the energy sector in Scotland is seeking an Environmental Technician. The role includes monitoring environmental performance, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining ISO14001 on-site standards. Candidates should have an interest in sustainability and strong organisational skills. Training is available for candidates without specific certifications.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in environmental compliance, waste, energy, or industrial operations is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Confidence working with environmental data and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental monitoring, sampling, and reporting.
• Manage compliance with environmental permits and Duty of Care.
• Maintain and improve the site Environmental Management System.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Passion for sustainability

Education

NEBOSH Environmental Certificate

Tools

Excel

Job description

Environmental Technician - Energy from Waste

Central Belt - Scotland - Full-time

Are you passionate about sustainability and keen to make a real impact in the energy-from-waste sector? We're supporting a leading operator in the search for an Environmental Technician to join their growing team.

In this role, you'll be at the heart of environmental performance on site. From monitoring and sampling to maintaining compliance systems, you'll help ensure operations run safely, efficiently, and in line with environmental standards. You'll gain exposure across all areas of environmental management, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress in a fast-evolving industry.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting environmental monitoring, sampling, and reporting across waste, water, air, and emissions.

• Helping to manage compliance with environmental permits and Duty of Care requirements.

• Maintaining and improving the site Environmental Management System (ISO14001).

• Assisting with audits, inspections, and training to uphold best practice.

• Analysing and reporting data to drive continuous improvement in environmental performance.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in environmental compliance, waste, energy, or industrial operations (desirable, not essential).

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

• Confidence working with environmental data and IT systems (Excel knowledge a plus).

• A passion for sustainability and the drive to learn and develop new skills.

• NEBOSH Environmental Certificate or similar is advantageous, but training can be provided.

About us: Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let's help build a better world, together.