Water Quality Technician (Graduate)

What we do

We provide environmental and energy infrastructure services that protect the environment and reduce the risk of pollution, operational downtime, profit loss and reputation damage for our customers. Through the management and maintenance of assets, we support the ESG, CSR and sustainability ambitions across the UK.

Who we are

We are an ambitious team who are focused on growth, putting our customers at the heart of what we do, and we live our values of Safety, Service, Working Together, Wellbeing and Expertise. Our culture is can-do, fun and where everyone has a part to play. If you want to help businesses and protect the environment, this role could be for you.

What we would like to offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Company small van will be provided
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• 33 days leave (comprising 25 annual leave plus 8 for bank holidays. Please note that this will be 34 in 2023 due to the additional bank holiday)
• Company phone, iPad and PPE provided
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (with access to GP appointments, Physio appointments and Mental Health Support)

An 6 month Fixed term opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join the team in the position of Water Quality Technician, as part of the Water and Ecology team, reporting to the Assistant Water Quality Project Manager. The primary purpose of the role will be to attend and investigate water pollution incidents; undertake field-based monitoring and collect environmental samples for laboratory analysis across the Oxfordshire, Thames Valley and Greater London area.

The role is home-based, and the postholder should be located in Oxfordshire, with easy vehicle access to major road networks

Weekly contractual hours of 45 hours per week; 8am until 6pm, five days per week with requirement for weekend and public holiday work on a flexible team rota pattern, and a 1- hour unpaid lunch break each day. There will also be an expectation to complete a reasonable amount of overtime as part of this role.

Your day will look like this:

• Attending and investigating water pollution incidents across Oxford, Thames Valley & Greater London Area
• Undertaking proactive field monitoring works including water quality measurements and sampling
• Technical report writing in response to water pollution incidents
• Provision of accurate and timely information to line management
• Supporting team performance by sharing knowledge and best practices at all levels
• Any other duties for which the post holder is qualified and able to carry out

How you can help us with your experience:

• Degree in a Biological or Environmental Sciences discipline
• Understanding of water chemistry and the indicative parameters
• A full clean UK driving licence (and comfortable driving regularly / driving a small van)
• Experience in scientific fieldwork, and an enthusiasm for working outdoors in all weathers
• Competent user of Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Word
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team following precise protocols
• Motivated, friendly, and confident interacting with clients
• Experience of aquatic macro-invertebrate sampling and aquatic macro-invertebrate identification skills to Family level would be beneficial
• GIS skills desirable
• Understanding of the role of regulators such as the Environment Agency
• Laboratory analysis in environmental monitoring, and environmental compliance

If you feel you have the skills, personality, and experience, please apply today!

Why Adler and Allan

Adler and Allan Group provides market leading environmental risk reduction through preventative and responsive solutions offering an expert 24-7 service to our customers. We give our customers peace of mind in detecting and identifying the environmental risks posed to their business. Our broad range of risk mitigation products and services keep businesses strong, reducing the prospect of litigation, costly fines, and bad publicity, as well as reducing the threat to the environment. In a world where the environment and legislation are in constant flux, we also provide emergency response in a variety of settings. Our customers include multinational blue-chip organisations across a wide range of sectors both private and public.

If this role doesn’t seem the right fit- take a look at our careers page to see what else, we have for you or email careers to see how we can help and our recruitment team will be in touch: careers@adlerandallan.co.uk