Field Crew Operative (Wastewater) - Entry Level

SOCOTEC UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated Field Crew Operatives to join their ambitious team in Leeds. In this role, you will work on essential wastewater and water projects across the UK and Ireland, contributing to environmental improvements by helping manage sewer networks. Your responsibilities will include installing and maintaining monitoring equipment in various challenging environments. The company offers comprehensive training, a competitive salary starting at £26,208, and a supportive culture focused on personal development and career progression. Join this forward-thinking firm and make a positive impact on the environment!

Benefits

Full training provided

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory Company pension scheme

Employee perks scheme

Career development and progression

Accommodation and meals paid for during work away

Qualifications

• Comfortable working around raw sewage and in confined spaces.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain flow monitors and water quality equipment.
• Support Field Crew Leader in setting up and executing tasks.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Strong work ethic

Ability to work in confined spaces

Clean driving licence

Education

No specific educational requirement

Tools

Flow monitors

Water quality instrumentation

Auto-samplers

Job description

We provide market leading environmental data collection and monitoring services. Established over 30 years ago, Flow & Water Quality Monitoring gives their clients peace of mind in supporting them to reduce environmental risks and improve the quality of their natural environment. Our customers include large blue-chip consultancies and water companies.

We are an ambitious team who are focused on growth, putting our customers at the heart of what we do, and we live our values of happy people, happy customers, working safely and being successful. Our culture is can-do, fun and where everyone has a part to play and a voice.

We are part of SOCOTEC UK, which is the leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services with comprehensive solutions in Infrastructure, Environment, Building & Real Estate, and Advisory.

The Role

We are seeking to recruit Field Crew Operatives, based from our office in Leeds (working throughout the UK). As a Field Crew Operative, you will work with teams on various wastewater and water projects around the UK & Ireland. The Field Engineer will be part of a small team installing and maintaining flow monitors, water quality instrumentation, and auto-samplers into sewer pipes and rivers around the UK.

The work you do will contribute to improving our environment; you will be helping water companies to manage their sewer networks, which will help to prevent flooding, reduce pollution, and improve the health of rivers and bathing waters.

Typical Day of a Field Crew Operative

Your typical day will involve visiting various sites where you will support your Field Crew Leader in setting up safely and then carry out the installation, calibration, or removal of our equipment – which is usually located inside a confined space or a river environment. This will include lifting and carrying equipment from the vehicle to the specified site.

Field Crew Operative Requirements

1. Flexibility towards hours and working away from home (accommodation and meals are paid for by the company). A flexible approach to working at night and some infrequent weekend work is crucial.
2. Ability to work well within a team and with a variety of different people, as our teams swap and change.
3. Strong work ethic, positive and can-do attitude, and ability to use your own initiative when faced with problems.
4. Comfortable working around raw sewage and in confined spaces.
5. Clean and valid driving licence.
6. Right to work in the UK.

What We Can Offer

1. Full training, including confined space entry certification.
2. A competitive salary starting at £26,208 basic, with enhanced pay for night working.
3. Uplifted salary based on skills progression.
4. 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
5. Contributory Company pension scheme.
6. Employee perks scheme.
7. Career development and progression.

Full training will be provided, so you don’t need previous experience in the sector; however, a track record in a similar environment would be an advantage.

Due to the safety-critical nature of the work, successful applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing prior to start and on a spot-check basis during employment.

As well as the above, we will provide you with support and encouragement to learn and develop to truly reach your potential.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC; it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.