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Environmental Technician / Site Operative

Ecologia

Stafford

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GBP 25,000 - 31,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Technician/Site Operative to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique blend of site-based and office duties, focusing on environmental claims and pollution incident response. You will engage in hands-on work, including oil spill remediation and compliance with health and safety procedures. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, physically fit, and possess strong communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company committed to making a positive impact on the environment while enjoying a supportive workplace culture that values your growth and development.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Healthshield cash plan

Training and Development

Qualifications

Confident, personable, physically fit, and practical individual.
Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

Assist with emergency oil spill response and installation of treatment systems.
Conduct soil and groundwater sampling and liaise with contractors.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work outdoors

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds in mechanical, electrical or engineering subject

Qualification in environmental / landscaping or construction related subject

Tools

Common computer software (Word, Excel)

Scientific equipment

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The Vacancy

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.

The Vacancy

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.

#Environmental #Construction #environmentaljobs

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

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?

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