Environmental Monitoring Technician

Environmental Monitoring Technician

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Skelmersdale
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Full time
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Posted 39 days ago
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JR23579

Job Details

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Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 45 hours per week

Location:  Whitemoss Road South

Skelmersdale

Lancashire

WN8 9TH

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. 

As a Environmental Monitoring Technician you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Access to our company pension scheme

  • Free physiotherapy service 

  • Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

  • Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

  • Conduct environmental monitoring, including sampling of groundwater, surface waters, and landfill leachate.

  • Measure and record water levels and landfill gas concentrations.

  • Report results and undertake follow-up actions to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

  • Perform field-based work, visiting sites in the North and Midlands of England.

  • Comply with company health and safety requirements and contribute to improving safety performance.

  • Support with the maintenance of closed landfills 

  • Provide advice on permit or trigger level breaches related to landfill gas, water quality, and water levels.

What we're looking for;

  • Experience of environmental monitoring, preferably within landfill or other similar industrial settings Willing to work outside undertaking monitoring and aftercare maintenance across landfills

  • Full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

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