Water Quality Technician (Graduate)

About the Company:The 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. We are an ambitious team who are focused on growth, putting out 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. In return you will be rewarded with a great package, fantastic culture, challenging role and an opportunity for development and progression. The role: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 Southern Water region.Weekly contractual hours of 35 hours per week; 9am until 5pm, five days per week (Monday to Friday). 1-hour unpaid lunch break each day. There is a contractual requirement to be on a standby rota, 1 week in 6, for weekend/public holiday and evening work. Overtime paid for instructed works during standby periods.As there is a requirement to travel to multiple client and customer sites, candidates should have a full clean UK driving licence, and be comfortable driving a van.The key tasks and responsibilities associated with the role are:The postholder will attend and investigate water pollution incidents throughout the Southern Water regionThe postholder will undertake field monitoring works including water quality measurements and samplingThe postholder will undertake desk-based data entry after collecting data in the fieldThe postholder will undertake technical report writing in response to water pollution incidents, time limited in accordance with client requirementsThe postholder may be asked to undertake a planned work programme when not attending pollution incidentsThe postholder will maintain all equipment for site and maintain cleanliness of vehicle to a high standard and inform line manager if new equipment is neededThe postholder will provide accurate and timely information to line managementThe postholder will support the team performance by sharing knowledge and best practices at all levelsThe postholder may be asked to attend monthly team meetings with client and contribute where appropriate This list is not exhaustive and the postholders will be expected to carry out any other duties they are qualified and able to.Water Quality Technician Requirements:Degree in a Biological or Environmental Sciences disciplineUnderstanding of water chemistry and the indicative parametersA full clean UK driving licence. Please note this role involves regular driving and the post holder should be comfortable driving a small van.Experience in scientific fieldwork, and an enthusiasm for working outdoors in all weathersCompetent user of Microsoft Outlook, Excel & WordExcellent organisational and time-management skillsStrong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to pay close attention to detailAble to work independently and as part of a team following precise protocolsMotivated, friendly and confident interacting with clientsExperience of aquatic macro-invertebrate sampling and aquatic macro-invertebrate identification skills to Family level would be beneficialGIS skills desirableUnderstanding of the role of regulators such as the Environment AgencyLaboratory analysis in environmental monitoring, and environmental complianceRight to Work in the UK Water Quality Monitoring Technician Benefits:Company vehicle25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.Pension scheme.Refer a friend scheme.Graduate entry levelCompany phone, laptop, iPad and PPE providedTraining and career progression opportunitiesLife Assurance SchemeEmployee Assistance Programme (with access to virtual GP appointments, Physio appointments and Mental Health Support) If you think that you are suitable for this post, please apply now!