Water Quality Technician (Graduate Entry Level) - North London

Water Quality Technician (Graduate Entry Level)



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 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 Thames Valley and Greater London area.



This role is home-based in the North London / South Hertfordshire / South West Essex area



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 the 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