Environmental Technician

Ecologia; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Regular training and career dev

Job summary

Ecologia Environmental Solutions in Sittingbourne, UK, is seeking an Environmental Technician to join our team. You will support oil spill response, soil and groundwater sampling, and incident investigations across the UK.

You will work both on site and in the office, liaising with contractors, preparing samples, and assisting with remediation inspections, reporting and record-keeping. The role requires travel across the UK, a valid UK driving license, good communication, and a practical,

Qualifications

• Degree in environment/land related subject is desirable.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and a full UK driving license are required.
• CSCS card is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oil spill response and supervise excavations.
• Prepare and send samples to accredited laboratories.
• Undertake soil and groundwater sampling and operate field equipment.

Skills

CSCS card

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Outdoor work ability

Education

Degree in environment/land related subject

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

The Vacancy

Ecologia (part of the RSK Group) is a multidisciplinary, Brownfield Award winning, geo-environmental and contaminated land specialist which undertakes site investigations and remediation projects across the UK and Europe.

Presently we have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Technician to join our team in Sittingbourne, UK.

The Role:

You will primarily support our work in Environmental Claims, dealing with land-based oil spills and other incidents. The work involves an interesting mix of office and site-based work and a requires an adaptable approach to assist with urgent response situations.

Working within a small team, candidates will be required to assist in the response to pollution incidents, remediation of oil spills, investigation and remediation of contaminated land.

Key Duties / Requirements:

Site duties will include -

• Assisting with oil spill response
• Supervise excavations
• Prepare & send samples to accredited laboratories
• Undertake remediation site inspections
• Liaise with contractors
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Procedures
• Provide feedback to the Project Manager from site
• Assisting with site investigations
• Soil and Groundwater sampling
• Operate scientific equipment

Office based duties -

• Maintenance of stores and equipment, updating project records, assistance with project preparation and report writing.
• The successful candidate could come from a range of different backgrounds, but experience and knowledge of any of the following would be a distinct advantage
• Oil spill response,
• Groundworks,
• Environmental sampling,
• Equipment maintenance,
• Building maintenance.

What we are looking for:

• CSCS card is desirable
• A degree qualification an environment/land related subject is also desirable
• Our key requirement is for a confident, personable and practical individual with a flexible attitude to work
• Good communication and problem-solving skills are essential
• An ability to use common computer software (Word, Excel) is required
• The ability to work outdoors as an effective member of a team and on your own initiative.
• The job will require willingness to travel across the UK so a full UK/EC driving license is essential.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary between £26,000 & £29,000 depending on experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, Cycle to Work Scheme, Healthshiled Cash Plan
• Regular training and career development

The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer

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About Us

Ecologia Environmental Solutions is a specialist company that provides comprehensive services to the investigation, assessment and remediation of contaminated land and groundwater. With offices in the UK and Italy, we service clients in the public sector, property development, construction, chemical and petrochemical industries, insurance companies and loss adjusters.

Our multifaceted and multidisciplinary approach offers holistic solutions to address environmental challenges, covering various aspects of site remediation, including ground surveys and appraisals, preliminary desktop studies, in-situ testing, soil sampling, soil analysis, laboratory soil testing and site investigation reporting.

We are members of the UK & Ireland Spill Association and an accredited oil spill response contractor.

Ecologia 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?