Technical Assistant - Environmental Protection

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking two Technical Assistants to join their Environmental Protection Team in Staffordshire. You will help ensure compliance with environmental responsibilities, engaging in tasks related to Air Quality, Pollution Regulation, and Private Water Supplies. This full-time role, with hybrid work options, requires strong attention to detail and relevant technical experience. Ideal candidates will have a proactive approach and be comfortable conducting fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in at least one key focus area (Air Quality, LAPPC, Private Water Supplies).
• Experience in a local authority or regulatory setting.
• Willingness to conduct fieldwork and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Support the Environmental Protection Team with statutory obligations.
• Regulate pollution prevention processes and manage applications.
• Contribute to air quality reports and assessments.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Fieldwork

Data Interpretation

Knowledge of Environmental Legislation

Education

Relevant Technical Experience

Job description

Technical Assistant – Environmental Protection
Location: Staffordshire (Hybrid Working – You will need to be onsite for inspections/site visits)
Rate: Up to £45p/h (Inside IR35)
Contract: 6 months (potential for extension)
Hours: Full-time preferred | Part-time considered
Start date: ASAP

Our client is looking for two proactive Technical Assistants to support the Environmental Protection Team. If your background includes experience in Air Quality, Pollution Prevention and Control (LAPPC), or Private Water Supplies, we want to hear from you – you don’t need experience in all three areas.

About the Role

You’ll play a key role in helping the Council meet its statutory and non-statutory environmental responsibilities. This includes:

Key Focus Areas (roles may vary depending on your experience and expertise):

• Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Control (LAPPC):
• Supporting Part A2 and Part B process regulation
• Managing new applications and older permits
• Conducting follow-ups (approx. 30 permitted premises)
• Air Quality:
• Supporting the Air Quality Annual Status Report (ASR) submission
• Reviewing technical reports
• Contributing to the Air Quality Action Plan
• Potential involvement in contaminated land investigations
• Private Water Supplies:
• Conducting sampling and risk assessments across ~ approx 43 supplies
• Accreditation as a sampler (or willingness to become accredited) is essential

Requirements

• Relevant technical experience in at least one of the key focus areas
• Comfortable conducting fieldwork and inspections
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review reports and interpret data
• Knowledge of environmental protection legislation and practices
• Experience in a local authority or regulatory setting

If you have experience in any of these areas, and would like to be considered then please apply with your up to date CV!