Leachate Compliance Technician

FCC Environment; Swan Village; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On-the-job training and progression

Recognition scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Flexible benefits

Gymflex membership

Job summary

FCC Environment is seeking a Leachate Compliance Technician to support monitoring and management of leachate systems across our national landfill portfolio. You will conduct site investigations, collect and analyse environmental monitoring data, utilise specialist equipment, and play an important role in ensuring environmental compliance across multiple FCC Environment sites.

This vacancy is for a full-time position. Location is hybrid with travel required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor leachate levels and assess leachate systems across landfill sites.
• Carry out on-site investigations using specialist environmental monitoring equipment.
• Collect and record accurate environmental data.
• Operate equipment such as dip meters and CCTV systems to inspect leachate infrastructure.
• Monitor leachate tank levels through telemetry systems and escalate issues as required.
• Produce reports and enter investigation findings into company databases.
• Support identification of environmental issues and help develop remedial solutions.
• Work closely with operational, environmental and site management teams.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures and environmental standards.
• Work safely outdoors throughout the year in various weather conditions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent worker

Communication

Data analysis

Health & safety

Environmental monitoring

Travel flexibility

Organisational skills

Proactive

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Environmental monitoring experience (advantageous)

Tools

Environmental monitoring equipment

Job description

Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

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

Leachate Compliance Technician Salary: £27,190 - £33,988 (plus benefits)

Hours: Full-time

Location: Hybrid, travel required

As a Leachate Compliance Technician at FCC Environment, you will support the monitoring and management of leachate systems across our national landfill portfolio. You will carry out site investigations, collect and analyse environmental monitoring data, utilise specialist equipment, and play an important role in ensuring environmental compliance across multiple FCC Environment sites. This vacancy is for a full-time position.

Our promise to you

• 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