Location
Letchworth and surrounding areas

Hours
Full-time, permanent, 37 hours per week

Salary
Circa £31,000 dependent on skills and experience (+ standby and overtime)

About the Role
Join Anglian Water as an Environmental Pollution Technician and play a vital role in protecting and restoring our natural environment. This position places you at the forefront of efforts to prevent environmental impacts and manage pollution incidents across the region. Your work will directly influence the health of local watercourses and the wider environment, contributing to a sustainable future for the community and generations to come.

In this varied and dynamic role, you will work closely with operational front-line teams, communities, and stakeholders to respond to potential pollution events, gather data and samples, and support investigations to identify root causes and prevent reoccurrence. You will be the first responder in many situations, conducting impact assessments, sampling, and liaising with regulators and other key partners.

Additional responsibilities include ensuring pollution mitigation equipment is maintained and ready for use, being available on standby outside core hours, and acting as an ambassador for Anglian Water by engaging with community groups to support river health improvements. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in environmental protection while working in a flexible and supportive culture.

Benefits
- Personal private health care
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
- Business use of company van plus access to tools, uniform, and PPE
- Competitive pension scheme with Anglian Water double-matching contributions up to 6% (18% total)
- Bonus scheme
- Flexible benefits to support wellbeing and lifestyle
- Flexible working culture
- Life Assurance at eight times your salary
- Personal Accident cover up to five times your salary
- Various employee discounts
- Paid time off when physically or mentally unwell
- Comprehensive Family Leave package to support your family

Experience
Experience in the environmental field or water industry is beneficial but not essential. We welcome applicants with a passion for environmental protection and a willingness to learn.

About you
- Full UK driving licence is essential due to travel across the region.
- Passionate about protecting the environment and eager to develop knowledge of the water industry.
- Able to work independently with appropriate training and support.
- Strong curiosity and problem-solving mindset with a desire to continuously learn and improve.
- Able to perform well under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required; however, a positive attitude, commitment to the role, and a willingness to engage with training and development opportunities are essential.