Location
UK - Bedfordshire, Luton

Hours
Full Time - hours to be discussed

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Element Materials Technology is offering an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Stack Emissions Testing Technician. You will visit industrial facilities primarily in the South East, with occasional travel elsewhere in the UK, to undertake stack emissions testing in accordance with international standards, our ISO 17025 accredited Quality Management System (QMS), and the Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTS). Working under the direct supervision of the Stack Emissions Testing Team Leader during site visits, you will report to the respective Regional Manager. Your responsibilities will include supporting the Team Leader during on-site sampling and monitoring activities, driving to client sites, participating in site inductions and risk assessments, accessing monitoring locations and setting up equipment, operating sampling and test equipment to measure emission levels, collating site information related to monitoring and process activities, and maintaining communication with customer contacts and regulators. You will also adhere to company and client health and safety protocols, clean, prepare, repair, calibrate and maintain test equipment, manage stocks of consumables, handle and ship samples to laboratories, and maintain records in accordance with our accredited QMS.

Experience
An interest in environmental monitoring and industrial processes is essential. A degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline and experience in a similar role would be advantageous, but full training will be provided.

About you
You must be a good team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop. Comfortable working outdoors, at heights, in physically strenuous situations, and handling scientific equipment manually. Attention to detail and a strong desire to provide excellent customer service are important. A full manual driving license is essential due to extensive travel, including overnight stays.

Qualifications
A degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline is beneficial but not required. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.