Noise Monitoring Technician

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Environmental and Acoustics Consultancy seeks a Noise Monitoring Technician in Nottingham. This full-time field-based role involves site-based noise and vibration monitoring. With a salary range of £24,000 to £30,000 plus benefits, it offers full training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Full training

Company vehicle or mileage allowance

Pension

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in relevant fields is essential.
• Practical experience with environmental monitoring equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, maintain, and collect data from noise and vibration monitoring equipment.
• Ensure accurate data collection and compliance with monitoring protocols.
• Support technical reporting and liaise with consultants.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Education

Technical qualification in Acoustics, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Environmental monitoring equipment

Job description

Noise Monitoring Technician – Nottingham – £24,000 to £30,000 + Benefits + Full Training

A leading UK-based Environmental and Acoustics Consultancy is seeking a Noise Monitoring Technician to join their growing team in Nottingham. This is a great opportunity for someone with a practical mindset and technical interest to support site-based noise and vibration monitoring for major planning, infrastructure, and construction projects.

Essential Criteria:

• A technical qualification or background in Acoustics, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Practical experience with environmental monitoring equipment (e.g., noise or vibration meters) or strong interest in field-based work.

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in environmental consultancy or construction site monitoring.

• Familiarity with BS4142, BS5228 or other UK noise/vibration guidance.

• Ability to calibrate, install, and maintain environmental monitoring systems.

• Good IT and reporting skills.

The Role:
You’ll be responsible for deploying, maintaining, and collecting data from noise and vibration monitoring equipment on a range of sites. You’ll work closely with consultants and project managers, supporting assessments that feed into planning applications and compliance reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting up and managing unattended or attended noise/vibration monitoring equipment.

• Carrying out site visits and ensuring accurate data collection.

• Logging, downloading, and reviewing measurement data.

• Maintaining equipment and ensuring compliance with monitoring protocols.

• Supporting technical reporting and liaising with consultants and clients.

This is a full-time, field-based role with office support in Nottingham. The position offers a competitive salary (£24,000-£30,000), full training, company vehicle or mileage allowance, pension, and opportunities to develop into consultancy or technical roles over time.

If you are interested in this or other roles in Acoustics or Environmental Monitoring, please do not hesitate to contact Aidan Morgan at [e-mail] or call 01792 362017.

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This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.