Remediation Technician/Engineer

Celnor Group; Newmarket; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement up to 25 days + BH

Company pension scheme

Life insurance (2x annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Training and development opportunities

Career progression within SEED Env. &/

Job summary

SEED Environmental, part of the Celnor Group, is seeking a proactive Remediation Technician/Engineer to join our Process Remediation Team. You will install, operate and maintain soil and groundwater remediation systems across the UK, reporting data and supporting trial activities.

The role suits someone early in their career or moving into environmental remediation, offering on-site training, varied site environments, and opportunities to grow within SEED Environmental and the wider group.

Qualifications

• Must have practical, hands-on approach and be willing to travel.
• Experience or education in environmental remediation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of soil and groundwater remediation systems.
• Carry out routine servicing and fault-finding on remediation equipment.
• Undertake groundwater, surface water and contaminated land monitoring activities.
• Collect environmental samples for laboratory analysis.
• Record monitoring data and system performance using digital systems.
• Assist with pumping tests and remediation trials.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and on-site colleagues.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Right to live and work in the UK

Practical hands-on approach

Problem solving

Hand tools proficiency

Data recording/IT literacy

Strong communication

Willingness to travel UK

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Environmental Science or Engineering

Apprenticeship or related qualification

Tools

Industrial remediation equipment

Job description

Remediation Technician/Engineer

Department: Contract Teams

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Newmarket

Compensation: £35,000 - £45,000 / year

Description

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Newmarket, with nationwide travel

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

About Us

SEED Environmental is one of the UK's leading providers of intelligent environmental and property incident response, remediation and restoration services for our insurance, commercial and public sector clients. We adopt an "Intelligent Solutions" approach, assessing and analysing every incident on its merits before implementing a unique response.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

About the Role

Due to continued business growth, we are seeking a Remediation Technician / Engineer to join our Process Remediation Team within SEED Environmental's Consulting and Remediation Division.

This is a practical, hands‑on role supporting the installation, operation and maintenance of remediation systems used to treat contaminated soil, rock, groundwater and surface water. Working on projects across the UK, you will play a key role in delivering environmental improvements using specialist remediation technologies and equipment.

Training will be provided and tailored to your experience, making this an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their career, or an individual looking to move into the environmental remediation sector from a related technical, engineering or industrial background.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of soil and groundwater remediation systems
• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance and fault-finding activities on remediation equipment
• Undertake groundwater, surface water and contaminated land monitoring activities
• Collect environmental samples for laboratory analysis
• Record monitoring data and system performance using digital systems
• Assist with pumping tests, groundwater recovery exercises and remediation trials
• Work alongside drilling contractors, tanker operators and specialist subcontractors
• Maintain remediation equipment and prepare systems for deployment from the workshop and yard
• Liaise professionally with clients, suppliers, contractors and colleagues on site
• Support the successful delivery of remediation projects across the UK

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

Essential

• Full UK driving licence
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Practical and hands‑on approach to work
• Good problem‑solving skills and ability to use initiative
• Confident using hand tools and carrying out installation or maintenance activities
• Competent IT skills and ability to record data accurately
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and stay away from home when required

Desirable

• Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering or a Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation discipline
• Experience within environmental engineering, contaminated land remediation, utilities, facilities management, manufacturing, petrochemicals or a related industry
• Experience working with pumps, compressors, pipework, instrumentation or process systems
• Knowledge of groundwater, environmental monitoring or remediation technologies

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a practical and motivated individual who is interested in environmental engineering and enjoys working both outdoors and as part of a close‑knit team.

The successful candidate will be eager to learn, comfortable working in a variety of site environments and committed to helping deliver projects that have a positive environmental impact. Whether you are developing your career or bringing experience from another sector, training and support will be provided to help you succeed.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a salary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Holiday entitlement increasing with service up to 25 days plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance (2x annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities within SEED Environmental and the wider Celnor Group

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing environmental business and contribute to projects that make a genuine difference through the treatment and remediation of contaminated land and water.

SEED Environmental is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and where opportunities are accessible to all regardless of background. Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and recruitment approach.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to the ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.