RSK Raw part of the RSK Group have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Response Technician to join our team in Upton upon Severn, UK.
RSK RAW offers multi-disciplinary environmental protection and risk reduction services to a wide range of industries and clients across the UK, and are specialists in the provision of spill response, contamination investigation and remediation projects.
Key Responsibilities for the Environmental Response Technician:
* Rapid response to environmental incidents in a variety of urban and rural settings.
* Pro-active assessment of pollution risks to the environment and the application of a variety of techniques for containing and recovering oils or other contaminants of concern
* Tank inspection and leakproof testing.
* Support general groundworks under the supervision of the Project Manager, Project Team Leader, or senior colleagues on site.
* Support additional fieldwork including, environmental monitoring, sample collection and logging (soil, water, and air samples), installation and maintenance of soil and groundwater remediation systems, and supervision of subcontractors.
* Other site responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
* Waste management and Duty of Care.
* Inspection and maintenance of oil storage areas; electrical transformer bunds; oil water separators & interceptors and associated infrastructure.
* Decontamination/Deep Cleaning.
* Drainage/Utilities Inspection.
* Routine care maintenance and/or calibration of equipment and vehicles.
* Stock management.
* Adherence to RSK Raw management systems, including site specific and point of work health & safety risk assessments and method statements.
* Maintain accurate site notes, and excellent time management, organisational and communication skills at all times.
* Maintain positive relations with current clients and interested parties by ensuring a high standard of work and presentation.
* Effective information management and occasional report writing.
* In addition to your normal duties, you may occasionally be required to undertake additional work necessary to meet the needs of the business.
Additional information:
* We operate a 24/7 response service for our clients, as such you may be required to work out of normal operating hours, for which you are compensated.
* Although regionally focussed, there will be a need for travel to cover the needs of the business throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.
* The occasional need to stay away from home when required.
* Incident response and tank testing training is provided, and other training and development opportunities will be available.
* Opportunities available for collaborative working with other Response and Remediation businesses with the RSK Group.
Qualifications/Experience for the Environmental Response Technician:
* A full, clean driving license (essential)
* Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office (essential)
* Utilities/Civil/Construction Site Experience (desirable)
* Excavator/dumper experience/certification (desirable)
* Basic Project management experience (desirable)
* BSc in relevant environmental field (desirable)
* CSCS (desirable)
* First aid (desirable)
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 and private healthcare
Regular training and career development
RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer
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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies