Senior Environmental Technician

RSK Raw; Newbury; On-site; GBP 29,700 - 36,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits including holidays

Private healthcare

Job summary

RSK RAW is seeking a Senior Environmental Technician to join our field operations around Newbury and wider UK. You will lead spill response tasks, assist groundworks, and perform fuel tank inspections, while maintaining equipment and client relations.

The role requires a full, clean driving licence and 3+ years in spill/pollution control. A CSCS card and MS Office literacy are desirable; travel is expected across the UK.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ relevant experience in spill response or pollution control desirable.
• Full, clean driving licence required.
• Microsoft Word/Excel literacy essential.
• Civil/site construction experience is a plus.
• First aid or related certificates desirable.

Responsibilities

• Environmental spill response on various sites.
• Support groundworks and construction activities with team.
• Conduct fuel tank inspections and calibrations.
• Lead and assist fieldwork including site equipment and subcontractors.
• Maintain and service equipment and vehicles at offices.
• Manage stock and waste in a compliant manner.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Keep accurate site notes and communicate effectively with clients.
• Travel across England, Scotland and Wales as needed.
• Occasional overnight stays may be required.

Skills

Driving licence

MS Office

Health & safety

Groundworks

Communication skills

Education

BSc in environmental field

Tools

CSCS card

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Environmental Technician – Kingsclere, Newbury, UK

RSK RAW offers multi‑disciplinary environmental protection and risk reduction services, specialising in spill response, contamination investigation and remediation projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Environmental spill response to a variety of sites.
• General groundworks and construction works alongside colleagues.
• Fuel Tank inspections.
• Support and lead additional fieldwork including installation and maintenance of site equipment, and supervision of subcontractors.
• Maintenance and/or calibration of equipment and vehicles at offices.
• Stock and waste management.
• Adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate site notes, and excellent time management, organisational and communication skills.
• Maintain positive relations with current clients and interested parties by ensuring a high standard of work and presentation.
• Occasionally undertake additional work necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Additional Information

• We operate a 24/7 response service; work outside normal operating hours may be required and will be compensated.
• Travel across England, Scotland and Wales may be required to cover business needs.
• Occasional need to stay away from home when required.
• Incident response and tank testing training is provided; additional training and development opportunities will be available.
• Collaborative working opportunities with other Response and Remediation businesses within the RSK Group.

Qualifications / Experience

• At least 3 years’ relevant experience (spill response / pollution control industry desirable; other relevant experience considered).
• Full, clean driving licence (essential).
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) (essential).
• Utilities / Civils / Construction site experience (desirable).
• Excavator / dumper experience or certification (desirable).
• Basic project management experience (desirable).
• BSc or equivalent in a relevant environmental field (desirable).
• CSCS card (desirable).
• First aid certificate (desirable).

Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to £33,000 depending on experience.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits programme, including the option to buy additional holidays and private healthcare.
• Regular training and career development.

The RSK Group is an equal opportunity employer.