Leachate Compliance Technician

FCC Environment; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

On-the-job training and progression

Recognition scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Flexible benefits

Gymflex membership

Job summary

FCC Environment is hiring a Leachate Compliance Technician to monitor leachate systems, perform on-site investigations with specialist equipment, and record data for reporting. The role requires attention to detail, ability to work independently, and travel to multiple sites within the portfolio.

The position offers a hybrid working pattern with travel, a competitive salary (£27,190–£33,988), and benefits including pension, life insurance and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• A-Level standard or environmental experience.
• Experience in environmental monitoring or waste industry is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse data and identify trends or issues.
• Proactive attitude with initiative.
• Flexible travel to sites across FCC Environment's portfolio.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Desire to learn, develop and progress within the business.
• Experience using environmental monitoring equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring leachate levels and assessing leachate systems across landfill sites.
• Carrying out on-site investigations using specialist environmental monitoring equipment.
• Collecting and recording accurate environmental data.
• Operating dip meters and CCTV systems to investigate leachate infrastructure.
• Monitoring leachate tank levels through telemetry systems and escalating issues.
• Producing reports and entering findings into company databases.
• Supporting identification of environmental issues and developing remedial solutions.
• Working with operations, environmental and site management teams.
• Maintaining compliance with procedures and standards.
• Working safely outdoors year-round in varying weather.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Data analysis

Initiative

Communication skills

Health and safety

Travel flexibility

Learning mindset

Education

A-Level or equivalent environmental experience

Tools

Environmental monitoring equipment

Telemetry systems

Dip meters

CCTV systems

Job description

What will you be doing?

• Monitoring leachate levels and assessing the condition of leachate systems across landfill sites
• Carrying out on-site investigations using specialist environmental monitoring equipment
• Collecting and recording accurate environmental data
• Operating equipment such as dip meters and CCTV systems to investigate leachate infrastructure
• Monitoring leachate tank levels through telemetry systems and escalating issues when required
• Producing reports and entering investigation findings into company databases
• Supporting the identification of environmental issues and helping to develop appropriate remedial solutions
• Working closely with operational, environmental and site management teams
• Maintaining compliance with company procedures and environmental standards
• Working safely outdoors throughout the year in a variety of weather conditions

What are we looking for?

• Educated to A-Level standard or able to demonstrate relevant environmental experience
• Experience within environmental monitoring or the waste industry would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyse data and identify trends or potential issues
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to take responsibility and use initiative
• Flexible approach to travel and working at sites across FCC Environment's portfolio
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental compliance
• Desire to learn, develop and progress within the business
• Experience using environmental monitoring equipment is desirable

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the nation's leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible. We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4,500 people. The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together we will meet the UK's waste management and energy recovery needs.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity, and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

Job Description

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Leachate Compliance Technician Salary: £27,190 - £33,988 (plus benefits) Hours: Full-time Location: Hybrid, travel required

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On-the-job training and progression opportunities
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership
• Access to an