Remediation Technician
Posted a week ago by RSK Group Limited
Ecologia part of the RSK Group have an exciting opportunity for a Remediation Technician to join their team in Sittingbourne, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position.
Ecologia is a multidisciplinary, Brownfield Award winning, geo-environmental and contaminated land specialist which undertakes site investigations and remediation projects across the UK and Europe.
The Role:
You will primarily support our work in Environmental Claims, dealing with land-based oil spills and other incidents. The work involves an interesting mix of site-based work, with additional office and workshop based duties and a requires an adaptable approach to assist with urgent response situations.
Working within a small team, candidates will be required to assist in the response to pollution incidents, remediation of oil spills, investigation and remediation of contaminated land.
Duties will include:
- Assisting with emergency oil spill response including installation of absorption booms, pumps, vapour extraction fans, aeration systems etc.
- Installation / monitoring of in-situ treatment systems
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Procedures
- Provide feedback to the Project Manager from site
- Liaise with contractors
- Soil and Groundwater sampling
- Prepare & send samples to accredited laboratories
- Operate scientific equipment
- Assist with maintenance and cleaning of yard, vehicles, stores and equipment
Qualifications/Experience:
The successful candidate could come from a range of different backgrounds; our key requirement is for a confident, personable, physically fit and practical individual with a flexible attitude to work
- The ability to work outdoors as an effective member of a team and on your own initiative.
- CSCS card is desirable
- An NVQ or City + Guilts in a mechanical, electrical or engineering subject is desirable, but not essential
- A qualification an environmental / landscaping or construction related subject is desirable but not essential
- Good communication and problem-solving skills are essential
- A basic ability to use common computer software (Word, Excel) is required
- The job will require willingness to travel across the South East and sometimes further afield; a full UK/EC driving licence is essential.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary up to £29,000 depending on experience
Contributory Pension Scheme
A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, Cycle to Work Scheme, HealthShield Cash Plan
Regular training and career development
The RSK Group is an equal opportunities employer
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- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- Asap
- Contract Length:
- perm
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- GC7
- Job ID:
- 222301256
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