Environmental Technician

RSK Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Regular training and career development

Flexible benefits programme

Job summary

A leading environmental company is seeking an Environmental Technician in Scotland. The role involves emergency response to pollution incidents, requiring a combination of technical skills and strong communication abilities. Candidates must be proficient in health and safety regulations and ready to work on an on-call basis, plus enjoy comprehensive training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving license required.
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office.
• Experience on Utilities/Civil/Construction sites is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Development and adherence to health & safety risk assessments.
• Rapid response to environmental incidents in urban and rural settings.
• Effective information management and report writing.

Skills

Excellent time management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

BSc in relevant environmental field

CSCS

First aid certification

Job description

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The Vacancy

The Vacancy

RSK Response have exciting opportunity for an Environmental Technician to join our growing team in Scotland, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position and all locations in Scotland will be considered.

RSK Response is a growing business unit within the RSK Group that specialises in the provision of 24/7 environmental incident response, inspection and maintenance services.

Responsibilities:

• Development and adherence to specific and point of work health & safety risk assessments
• Rapid response to environmental incidents in a variety of urban and rural settings
• Pro-active assessment of pollution risks to the environment and the application of a variety of in-situ techniques for containing and recovering oils or other contaminants of concern
• Environmental monitoring and sampling activities
• Self-confident liaison with client and co-contractors in determining a most appropriate technical response to environmental incidents
• Liaison with technical and managerial support regarding all incidents/projects
• Effective information management and report writing
• Waste management and Duty of Care
• Inspection and maintenance of oil storage areas; electrical transformer bunds; oil water separators & interceptors and associated infrastructure.
• Decontamination/Deep Cleaning
• Maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Stock management
• Drainage/Utilities Inspection
• Working safely within electrical substations and high hazard sites
  
  
  

Additional information:

• We operate a 24/7 response service for our clients, as such you will be required to work on an “on call” rota, for which you are compensated.
• Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Travel required to cover the needs of the business throughout Scotland and occasionally England and Wales.
• The occasional need to stay away from home when required.
• Incident response training is provided and other training and development opportunities will be available.
• Opportunities available for collaborative working with other Response and Remediation businesses with the RSK Group.
  
  
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• A full, clean driving license (essential)
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office (essential)
• Utilities/Civil/Construction Site Experience (desirable)
• Excavator/dumper experience/certification (desirable)
• Basic Project management experience (desirable)
• BSc in relevant environmental field (desirable)
• CSCS (desirable)
• First aid (desirable)
  
  
  

Salary & Benefits

• £27,000 - £30,000 dependant on experience with standby and overtime payments where appropriate
• 23 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Regular training and career development
• A flexible benefits programme, including, option to buy holiday, childcare vouchers. Gym and high street discount schemes and private healthcare
  
  
  

The RSK group are an equal opportunities employer

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

Formed in 2017, RSK Response is a dedicated environmental pollution incident response and remediation business. Operating 24/7, we provide a cost-effective and immediate response to contain, assess, recover and remediate the effects of environmental pollution incidents. Our team of scientifically minded specialists provides astute support to a wide range of challenges, including emergency oil, fuel and chemical spill response, hazardous waste management and flood response.

RSK Response’s solid reputation in environmental incident response is supported by its broader service provision, including waste management services such as collecting, treating and disposing of hazardous material. We also manage the removal of fly-tipped and hazardous content and provide contaminated soil excavation and tanker hire services. RSK Response strives to minimise waste sent to landfill, thus always aims to treat, reuse or recycle as much of its clients’ waste as possible.

RSK Response is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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