Field Environmental Pollution Tech – Incident Response

Anglian Water Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension – double-match 7%/14% (21%)

Virtual GP 24/7

25 days annual leave

Life assurance 8x salary

Personal accident cover 5x salary

Maternity/adoption leave 26 weeks full

Paternity/partner leave 4 weeks

Shared parental pay

Annual bonus scheme

Flexible benefits & wellbeing

Job summary

Anglian Water Group is seeking an Environmental Pollution Technician to join our Water Recycling team. You will respond to environmental incidents, collect samples and evidence, and support investigations to protect local watercourses.

The role is outdoors, hands-on and requires the ability to work independently. We value a proactive, adaptable mindset and strong problem-solving skills, with opportunities to participate in standby rosters and flexible working patterns.

Qualifications

• A full UK manual driving licence is required.
• Availability to participate in a standby rota and out-of-hours working.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping abilities.
• Proactive, adaptable and resilient approach to work.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Confidence using digital systems and technology.
• Ability to work safely in varied environments and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Responding to pollution and environmental incidents across the region.
• Collecting environmental samples, photographs and site evidence.
• Assessing environmental impacts and supporting mitigation activity.
• Helping operational teams identify root causes and prevent reoccurrence.
• Installing, maintaining and recovering environmental monitoring equipment.
• Maintaining pollution response equipment and consumables.
• Collaborating with operational teams, scientists and environmental specialists.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Standby rota availability

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Digital systems proficiency

Outdoor/field work

Weather conditions awareness

Tools

None

Job description

Anglian Water Group is seeking an Environmental Pollution Technician to join our Water Recycling team. You will respond to environmental incidents, collect samples and evidence, and support investigations to protect local watercourses.

The role is outdoors, hands-on and requires the ability to work independently. We value a proactive, adaptable mindset and strong problem-solving skills, with opportunities to participate in standby rosters and flexible working patterns.