Pollution Response Technician

Adler & Allan; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in the UK is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Specialist to investigate water pollution incidents, conduct field monitoring, and analyze environmental samples. Candidates should have a strong understanding of water chemistry and experience in scientific fieldwork. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Company pension

Life assurance scheme

Medicash Plan

Refer a friend scheme

Competitive annual leave

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in a Biological or Environmental Sciences discipline, desirable but not essential.
• Strong understanding of water chemistry and indicative parameters.
• Experience in scientific fieldwork and enthusiasm for outdoor work.
• Competent user of Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Word.
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling is beneficial.
• Understanding of environmental regulators' roles.
• Laboratory analysis in environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Investigate water pollution incidents across the Southern Water region.
• Conduct field monitoring including water quality sampling.
• Perform desk-based data entry after field data collection.
• Write technical reports in response to incidents.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and inform management of needs.
• Provide accurate information to management.
• Share knowledge and best practices with the team.

Skills

Water chemistry understanding

Scientific fieldwork experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences

Job description

Overview

West Sussex – Hybrid/homebased with travel to client site. Permanent. Competitive Salary Plus Overtime, Company Van And Benefits.

Join our team at the forefront of environmental protection - you'll play a key role in investigating water pollution incidents, carrying out fieldbased monitoring, and collecting vital environmental samples for laboratory analysis across the Southern Water region.

Responsibilities

• Attend and investigate water pollution incidents across the Southern Water region.
• Undertake field monitoring works including water quality measurements and sampling.
• Conduct deskbased data entry after collecting data in the field.
• Carry out technical report writing in response to water pollution incidents, time limited in accordance with client requirements.
• Maintain all equipment needed for site and maintain cleanliness of vehicle to a high standard and inform line manager if new equipment is needed.
• Provide accurate and timely information to line management.
• Support the team performance by sharing knowledge and best practices at all levels.

About you

• Degree in a Biological or Environmental Sciences discipline, desirable but not essential.
• A strong understanding of water chemistry and the indicative parameters.
• Experience in scientific fieldwork, and an enthusiasm for working outdoors in all weathers
• Competent user of Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Word
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Experience of aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling and aquatic macroinvertebrate identification skills to Family level would be beneficial
• Understanding of the role of regulators such as the Environment Agency
• Laboratory analysis in environmental monitoring, and environmental compliance
• A full clean UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.

What we can offer you

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave
• Company pension
• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
• Medicash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants
• Refer a friend scheme
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and career progression opportunities

About us

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company - we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.