Pollution Response Technician

Lanes Group; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent infrastructure service provider is looking for a Pollution Response Technician in Tonbridge. This full-time position involves responding to pollution incidents, managing site safety, and delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will possess a full UK driver's license and have a commitment to health and safety. The role offers a salary of £30,500 per annum along with benefits and is perfect for those who enjoy outdoor work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Onsite parking

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Hardworking and respectful attitude towards health and safety standards.
• Experience with drainage qualifications such as NRSWA and Confined Spaces is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Respond to pollution incidents efficiently.
• Manage pollution site operations and ensure safety.
• Investigate the cause of pollution and plan mitigations.
• Capture evidence for pollution incidents and maintain customer service.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Health and safety compliance

High Pressure Jetting

Education

Full UK drivers licence

Tools

High Pressure Jetting equipment

Job description

Overview

Pollution Response Technician

We are recruiting for a number of Pollution Response Technicians, covering the whole of Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a new career with us here at Lanes Group.

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. It’s a major reason we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully.

Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators.

In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and, keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.

Responsibilities

• First response to all pollution related incidents/jobs raised.
• Oversee and supervise any pollution site, ensuring safe, efficient and effective management of the incident.
• Initiate initial mitigation of pollution to minimise impact to the environment and wildlife.
• Lead the investigation to establish the cause of the pollution.
• Plan and organise ongoing mitigation or follow on works required.
• Oversee and facilitate the work required to ensure the issue is resolved quickly and to the correct standard, including facilitation of external contractors required for remediation works to ensure restoration of services.
• Ensure all evidence is captured to support the investigation of a pollution incident, or to demonstrate that no pollution has occurred, ensuring class leading data and image capture in Big Change.
• Delivering world class customer service and managing stakeholders such as the client, the Environment Agency and local authorities.
• Maintaining a no compromise approach to H&S practice while carrying out works.
• Carry out risk assessments and have a mature approach to risk perception.
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibility towards them.
• Any other reasonable ad-hoc duties requested by management.

About the role

So if you enjoy problem solving, working outdoors and delivering only the best in customer service, where no two days are the same and want to join a growing company that not only values you and your ability - but also strives to develop your potential and further your career progression, then we are the right Company for you.

What is essential is the ability to work safely to quickly diagnose and deliver practical and efficient solutions to attain the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Position details

• Position: Pollution Response Technician
• Location: Tonbridge Depot (Tonbridge, Kent)
• Job Type: permanent, full-time
• Hours: 5 days on 2 days off, 45 hours per week (this shift pattern will mean that at times you will be working weekends)
• Salary: £30,500 per annum
• Benefits: 21 days holiday (plus bank holidays); health cash plan; onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.

About you

The ideal candidate will be hard working and respectful and comply with health and safety standards. Experience in the use of High Pressure Jetting equipment is useful but not essential. Other drainage qualifications (e.g. NRSWA and Confined Spaces) are an advantage. You must have a full UK drivers licence.

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world. Lanes Group are a signatory of the Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health run by Mindful Employer.