Environmental Monitoring Technician

As our company continues to grow, we re expanding our teams and are now seeking a dedicated Environmental Field Technician to join our Environment & Safety Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride. We are looking for a reliable, flexible and committed Environmental Monitoring Technician to join our Environmental Team. It is key that you are able to work efficiently as part of a team, as well as independently. While you may be performing the same array of tests day to day, the projects you undertake and the locations you are working from will constantly change. The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to): Deliver a wide variety of site-based monitoring tasks such as:

• Trade effluent sampling
• Water quality sampling
• Legionella compliance inspections
• Water tank disinfections
• Environmental compliance sampling
• Environmental water sampling
• Work upon safety critical client sites
• Assist with laboratory analysis as required
• This role is an entry level position and full training will be provided. The role will involve significant travelling, driving and regular working away from home, Our Environmental team is made up of many different specialists all operating in within different areas of expertise. The main areas we cover are Environmental Monitoring and Consultancy together with specialist laboratories to support our services. Our services range from on site monitoring and sample collection, ranging from local businesses to large Government contracts, to consultancy works on large contaminated land projects, complimented with onsite works for dust, noise, and local exhaust emissions. We pride ourselves in our ability to consult, monitor and test for our clients, supporting all their needs in one place, using our highly trained employees.
  A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to accurately follow procedures
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• The ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Pass a Sentinel medical and a Network Rail Personal Track safety (PTS) certificate
  Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2200 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As an Environmental Monitoring Technician, you will play a pivotal role in providing these services.
We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. #YouGrowWeGrow Think you ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application. Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.
As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.