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Environmental Technician

Veolia
Recycling & Waste Management
Recycling & Waste Management
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Description

Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire PO3 5QH

Hours
40 hours per week

Salary
Competitive Salary

About the Role
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 an Environmental Technician you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. You will support the delivery of the environmental monitoring programme across three Energy Recovery Facilities in Hampshire. Your responsibilities will include coordinating monitoring activities, maintaining schedules, and ensuring reports are completed accurately and on time. You will carry out sampling and monitoring in line with Environmental Permit requirements and support communication with regulatory bodies including the Environment Agency, local authorities, and water companies. Additionally, you will maintain environmental performance data, KPIs, and monitoring records, help identify trends, contribute to summary reports on facility performance, liaise with operational teams and third-party contractors, and assist with contractor audits and annual environmental reporting. You will also help maintain monitoring equipment and infrastructure, escalate any issues appropriately, support Facility Managers with environmental compliance and legislation queries, keep up to date with relevant environmental legislation and industry developments, and contribute to continuous improvement across environmental monitoring and compliance activities. Veolia offers 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, access to a company pension scheme, discounts on groceries and retailers, resources to support physical, mental and financial health, 24-hour virtual GP access for you and your household, one paid day leave per year to volunteer, and ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Requirements

Experience
A degree or equivalent qualification in an environmental, scientific or related discipline. An interest in waste management and Energy Recovery Facilities. Understanding of environmental monitoring and compliance. Awareness of waste and environmental legislation.

About you
The ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors and external stakeholders. A full UK driving licence, as travel between sites will be required.

Qualifications
A degree or equivalent qualification in an environmental, scientific or related discipline.

Expiry date: 25/11/2026
Environmental Technician
Company:
Veolia
Job Type:
Job
Location:
Isle of Wight