Environmental Technician / Site Operative

TN United Kingdom; Stafford; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Technician/Site Operative to support their growing team in Stafford. This role involves a mix of site-based and office duties, focusing on environmental claims and pollution response. Candidates will engage in emergency oil spill responses, soil and groundwater sampling, and compliance with health and safety protocols. The ideal candidate is confident, adaptable, and possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values training and development, and offers a competitive salary along with a flexible benefits program.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Healthshield cash plan

Training and Development

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Confident, personable, physically fit individual with a flexible attitude.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in emergency oil spill response and installation of treatment systems.
• Liaise with contractors and ensure compliance with Health and Safety Procedures.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work outdoors

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds in mechanical, electrical or engineering

Qualification in environmental/landscaping or construction

Tools

Scientific equipment

Common computer software (Word, Excel)

Job description

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Client:

RSK Group

Location:

Stafford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Ecologia part of the RSK Group have a new exciting opportunity for an Environmental Technician/Site Operative to join their growing team based in Stafford, UK.

About 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 site-based work, with additional office and workshop based duties 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.

Site duties will include -

• Assisting with emergency oil spill response including installation of absorption booms, pumps, vapour extraction fans, aeration systems etc.
• Installation / monitoring of in-situ treatment systems
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Procedures
• Provide feedback to the Project Manager from site
• Liaise with contractors
• Soil and Groundwater sampling
• Prepare & send samples to accredited laboratories
• Operate scientific equipment

Office based duties -

• Assist with maintenance and cleaning of yard, vehicles, stores and equipment

Qualifications/Requirements:

The successful candidate could come from a range of different backgrounds; our key requirement is for a confident, personable, physically fit and practical individual with a flexible attitude to work

• The ability to work outdoors as an effective member of a team and on your own initiative.
• CSCS card is desirable
• An NVQ or City + Guilts in a mechanical, electrical or engineering subject is desirable, but not essential
• A qualification an environmental / landscaping or construction related subject is desirable but not essential
• Good communication and problem-solving skills are essential
• A basic ability to use common computer software (Word, Excel) is required
• The job will require willingness to travel across the Midlands and sometimes further afield; a full UK/EC driving licence is essential.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary up to £31,000 Dependent on experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, Healthshield cash plan, payroll giving and cycle-to-work scheme
• Training and Development

The RSK Group are an equal opportunities employer.

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