Environmental Technician

RSK Response; Wealden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental service company in Uckfield is seeking an Environmental Technician to provide emergency response services for environmental incidents. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, a full driving license, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Benefits include a salary of £27,000 plus overtime, annual leave, and career development opportunities. Travel across the UK may be necessary.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym discounts

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving license is essential.
• Experience in utilities, civil, or construction sites is desirable.
• Excavator/dumper certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Rapid response to environmental incidents in various settings.
• Effective report writing and information management.
• Coordination with technical and managerial teams.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

BSc in a relevant environmental field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RSK Response has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Technician to join our growing team in Uckfield, UK.

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

Responsibilities

1. Development and adherence to specific health & safety risk assessments related to work activities.
2. Rapid response to environmental incidents in urban and rural settings.
3. Assessment of pollution risks and application of techniques for containing and recovering oils or contaminants.
4. Environmental monitoring and sampling activities.
5. Engaging with clients and co-contractors to determine appropriate technical responses.
6. Coordination with technical and managerial teams regarding incidents and projects.
7. Effective report writing and information management.
8. Waste management and Duty of Care compliance.
9. Inspection and maintenance of oil storage areas, electrical transformer bunds, water separators, interceptors, and related infrastructure.
10. Decontamination and deep cleaning tasks.
11. Maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
12. Stock management.
13. Drainage and utilities inspection.
14. Working safely within electrical substations and high-hazard sites.

Additional Information

• Work involves a 24/7 response service; on-call rota work is required and compensated.
• Strong time management, organisational, and communication skills are essential.
• Travel across Scotland, and occasionally England and Wales, is required.
• Occasional overnight stays may be necessary.
• Incident response training and other development opportunities are provided.
• Opportunities for collaboration within the RSK Group.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full, clean driving license (essential).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (essential).
• Experience in utilities, civil, or construction sites (desirable).
• Excavator/dumper certification (desirable).
• Basic project management skills (desirable).
• BSc in a relevant environmental field (desirable).
• CSCS certification (desirable).
• First aid certification (desirable).

Salary & Benefits

• £27,000 plus standby and overtime payments.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Regular training and career development.
• Flexible benefits including holiday purchase options, gym and high street discounts, and private healthcare.

The RSK group is an equal opportunities employer.

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