Environmental Technician Job Locations UK-East Kilbride ID 2024-14307 Overview

Element has an opportunity for an Environmental Technician whose prime responsibility is to assist the regional environmental field services department in environmental testing and reporting at project sites.

 

Excellent career progression with full on-site training, whilst working toward MCERTS qualification in Stack Emissions Testing. Training period with assessments is 2-2.5 years with pay increments at each stage

 

Responsibilities Assist and learn all aspects of work the environmental department carry out including stack emissions monitoring, ambient air quality monitoring, soil and groundwater monitoring and noise monitoringA willingness to embrace new skills in the above mentioned areas and apply them in a practical context is considered prerequisiteAssist with planning and execution of projects Assist with report preparationAssistance with maintenance and calibration of environmental department equipmentAssistance with maintenance of Health and Safety and Quality standards within a UKAS accredited 17025 quality management systems. Skills / Qualifications Science Graduate or higher qualification preferred
Relevant experience preferred but not requiredPhysical fitness and ability to withstand the challenging working conditions presented by the climbing of stacks and handling heavy industrialStrong and determined quality focus with indefatigable determination to get the job done under the most challenging conditionsSelf-motivated team playing with excellent organizational and communication skillsWillingness to embrace new skills and apply them in a practical context is considered prerequisite

Driving License is essential for this role

 

Benefits of working at Element

33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public
X4 Life Assurance
Legal & General Pension scheme with total contributions up to 12%
Enhanced Company Sick Pay
Flexible Working
Cycle Scheme
Recommend a Friend Bonus
Perks At Work Discount Scheme

 

#LI-JD2

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

 

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

 

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

 

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

 

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.