Environmental Technician

The Vacancy

RSK Raw is one of the leading specialists in inland oil spill response and remediation, operating across the world from our offices in the UK, Ireland and Overseas.

Due to continued growth and exciting projects on the horizon, RSK Raw are now looking for an Environmental Technician to help strengthen the successful team in Manchester

Environmental Technician  

Key Responsibilities

• Performance and management of specific technical tasks under the supervision of Project Manager
• Responsible for the sample processing system including sample room, dispatch/collection, containers, laboratory liaison and log
• Providing technical and project administrative support, including fieldwork, report writing, subcontractor communications and cost appraisal.
• Responsible for completing allocated tasks on time and to budget, as requested
• Maintain positive relations with current clients and interested parties by ensuring a high standard of work and presentation
• Project fieldwork, including emergency mitigation works, sample collection and logging, supervision of subcontractors, liaison with clients, groundwater and ambient air monitoring.
• Compilation of technical reports, preparation of letters and general correspondence
• Carrying out desk based research
• Preparing site plans
• Routine care maintenance and calibration of field equipment
• In addition to your normal duties, you may occasionally be required to undertake additional work necessary to meet the needs of the business, without additional remuneration.

Person Specification

• Science based degree
• Some relevant previous experience is an advantage but not essential
• A full UK/EU driving licence is essential for this role and a valid CSCS card is beneficial.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary between £18,000 and £23,000, depending on experience.
Contributory pension scheme
A flexible benefits programme, including the option to buy additional holidays and private healthcare
Regular training and career development
Access to mental health support
Discounted gym memberships
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to work scheme
About Us

RSK Raw is a leading specialist in inland oil spill response and remediation. We have been resolving pollution and oil spills since 1998. Annually, we investigate and remediate more than 600 pollution incidents on domestic and commercial premises. From our 17 offices in the UK and Ireland, we can reach any location on each island within four hours.

RSK Raw teams have unrivalled expertise informed by almost 20 years of delivering specialist technical remediation and inland oil spill response services. Our core business is treating oil spills, remediating affected land, water, and materials for homeowners, developers, contractors, manufacturers, and the insurance sector. In 2016, we won a RoSPA Gold Award. UKSpill named us its domestic responder of the year in 2016 and 2017.

RSK Raw is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. Founded in 1989, RSK has evolved into a market-leading organisation. It is headquartered in the UK and has an established presence across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. The group is growing fast thanks to its diverse operations, entrepreneurial spirit, and open management style. When you join RSK, you are connecting to a growing community of experts and specialists who regularly collaborate to deliver projects and support each other across business units.

Information

• Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Taxonomy

• Technical Assistance