Environmental Technician

ENCYCLIS; Stewartby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive energy recovery company near Stewartby is seeking an Environmental Technician to support environmental compliance. The role involves managing environmental monitoring systems, compiling emission reports, and ensuring compliance with permits. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Science or experience in environmental roles, along with strong teamwork skills. This position offers an opportunity to make a real difference in sustainable energy recovery.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Career development and clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Proven track record of work experience in an environmental role, preferably in waste or monitoring.
• Interest in environmental monitoring and industrial processes.
• Willingness to learn and contribute positively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Environmental Management System and manage ISO 14001 certification.
• Compile reports on emissions for the Environment Agency.
• Ensure facility operates within Environment Permit conditions.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Teamwork skills

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or similar

Job description

JOIN US IN MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE TO THE WORLD WE LIVE IN!

Encyclis (previously part of Covanta Europe), are dedicated to the safe, efficient and sustainable recovery of energy from waste. We develop and operate energy recovery facilities that bring together technical expertise and state‑of‑the‑art equipment to optimise efficiency, performance and safety. Their state‑of‑the‑art facilities take residual waste that would otherwise be landfilled which is processed into sustainable baseload electricity, heat and other practical resources to accelerate the circular economy of the future. You will be joining a team of highly skilled, diverse individuals and a business that applauds their successes, loves idea sharing and values its people.

We offer fantastic benefits here!

• Competitive starting salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Career development and clear progression pathways

Where you will be working

Encyclis Rookery South Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) is located near Stewartby in Bedfordshire, just a few minutes off the M1 Motorway and only 20 minutes from Milton Keynes central. This impressive three‑line facility has been operational since January 2022 and has the capacity to process 585,000 tonnes of residual waste annually, delivering sustainable electricity to meet the needs of around 112,000 homes.

We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Environmental Manager with internal reporting to the Plant Manager, the Environmental Technician will provide support to ensure environmental compliance at Rookery ERF, by performing the following duties personally or via the wider team at the facility.

Key Duties & Responsibilities of the role

• Support the development and maintenance of an Environmental Management System (EMS) and manage the ISO 14001 certification processes and ongoing surveillance audits.
• Support compiling reports from reporting software on emissions to air, land and water for the Environment Agency.
• Work closely with the Operations teams to ensure the facility operates within the Environment Permit conditions and all other relevant environment legislation and guidance.
• Support the EC&I Team and liaise with maintenance and service technicians on Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and Computer Data Acquisition Systems (CDAS) to ensure compliance with BS14181.
• Support monitoring third parties undertaking periodic testing and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) calibrations.
• Gathering and collating data on consumables, energy and water consumption from the facility.
• Maintaining up-to-date schedules for the environmental monitoring programme.
• Undertake site inspections and Audits.
• Providing support to the wider Environment, Health and Safety team.
• Support administering samples schedules and reports for laboratory analysis of Incinerator Bottom Ash (IBA) and Air Pollution Control Residue (APCR).
• Support the investigation of Environmental Incidents.
• Act responsibly and promote company safety initiatives and campaigns, partake in routine H&S and Environmental meetings and forums.

Education & Experience

• Preferably educated to degree level in Environmental Science or similar, but otherwise with a proven track record in an environmental role.
• Proven track record of work experience in an environmental role, preferable in waste or environmental monitoring.
• Interest in environmental monitoring and industrial processes.
• Exceptional candidates will be considered without the above qualifications and experience.
• Positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and willingness to learn.

Want to know more about what we do?

Check out this video of one of our facilities, Rookery South in Bedford, here!