Trainee Emissions Technician

Celnor Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training towards MCERTS Level 1

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Celnor Group in Cardiff is seeking a motivated Trainee Emissions Technician to join our environmental team. This hands-on role supports emissions monitoring projects across industrial sites and includes full training, with the opportunity to work towards MCERTS Level 1 and build a long-term career in environmental testing and compliance.

You will assist experienced technicians with setting up and operating monitoring equipment, collect accurate samples and data, and help ensure quality and

Qualifications

• Interest in environmental monitoring, air quality or emissions testing.
• Qualification in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related field, or relevant practical experience.
• Comfortable working on site with technical equipment and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of stack emissions and air quality monitoring at industrial sites.
• Assist experienced technicians with setting up, operating and maintaining monitoring equipment.
• Collect accurate environmental samples and monitoring data in line with procedures and quality standards.
• Carry out basic equipment checks, calibrations and maintenance before and after site visits.
• Record site information clearly to support technical reporting.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures on client sites.
• Travel to client locations with varying start times and overnight stays as required.
• Work towards MCERTS Level 1 certification with training and support.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Air quality

Data recording

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willing to learn MCERTS

Education

Environmental Science / Chemistry / Engineering degree

Tools

Technical monitoring equipment

Job description

Trainee Emissions Technician

Department: Field Team

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cardiff

Reporting To: Kirsty Whewell

Compensation: £25,500 - £30,000 / year

Are you looking to start or build a career in environmental monitoring and air quality? We are looking for a motivated Trainee Emissions Technician to join a growing environmental team, supporting emissions monitoring projects across a range of industrial sites. This is a hands‑on role offering excellent training and development, including the opportunity to work towards MCERTS Level 1 and develop a long‑term career within environmental testing and compliance.

What you will do

• Support the delivery of stack emissions and air quality monitoring at industrial and commercial sites.
• Assist experienced technicians with setting up, operating and maintaining specialist monitoring equipment.
• Collect accurate environmental samples and monitoring data in line with relevant procedures and quality standards.
• Carry out basic equipment checks, calibrations and maintenance before and after site visits.
• Record site information clearly and accurately to support technical reporting.
• Follow strict health, safety and environmental procedures while working on client sites.
• Work alongside experienced colleagues and gain practical knowledge of environmental monitoring, emissions testing and regulatory compliance.
• Travel to different client locations, with occasional early starts, overnight stays or longer days depending on project requirements.
• Work towards achieving MCERTS Level 1 certification with full training and support provided.

Who you are

• Interested in developing a career within environmental monitoring, air quality or emissions testing.
• Ideally have a qualification in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Applied Science or a similar subject, although relevant practical experience will also be considered.
• Comfortable working in a practical, site-based environment and using technical equipment.
• Confident working outdoors and in varying site conditions.
• Comfortable working at height where required, following full training and safety procedures.
• Have good attention to detail and understand the importance of accurate data collection and record keeping.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team while also using your own initiative.
• A reliable and professional communicator who is comfortable dealing with clients on site.
• Willing to learn and work towards MCERTS Level 1 and further industry qualifications.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and are happy to travel as part of the role.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with opportunities to progress as your skills and qualifications develop.
• Full training and support towards MCERTS Level 1 certification.
• Clear career development opportunities within environmental monitoring and air quality.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing support.
• Pension scheme, generous annual leave and a wider range of employee benefits.
• The opportunity to work on a wide variety of environmental projects and build valuable, recognised industry experience.