Environmental monitoring Officer x 2 - Preston, United Kingdom - Leachate Solutions Ltd

Description

Applications are sought from candidates who are physically able, with an interest in environmental management & Monitoring- 20 hours per week (Primarily over 3 days)

Role and Responsibilities

·Provide scientific and technical support, and undertake environmental monitoring and

assessment services across 9 closed landfill sites, throughout the year.

·To Monitor Landfill Gas levels, Groundwater, and Leachate levels using appropriate and certified instruments

·To collate and analyse the collected data, and any other pertinent information which will aid the environmental management, and sustainability of these sites.

·To help manage and co-ordinate ongoing environmental compliance, and implement sustainable environmental development across the closed landfill sites.

·Maintain records and compile reports to support systems/function provided by the

clients

·Assist in the preparation of environmental monitoring programmes for the clients

·Over 80% of this Role is spent outdoors, in all weather, The monitoring can be across rough terrain

OTHER DUTIES

·To comply with the requirements of the company's accredited ISO 9001 & 14001: 2015

·Quality & Environmental Management Systems for activities associated with the monitoring

·Keep abreast of legislation pertaining to the functions of the post.

·To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the

post, and participate in appropriate training activities.

·Any other duties consistent with the level of responsibility of the post which may arise given the variable nature of the company's services.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

A full clean UK driving license.

Good communicator – verbal & written

Able to work unsupervised.

Good organisational skills

Time-management skills.

Understanding of closed landfill environmental factors

DESIRABLE SKILLS

Good environmental practices

A basic understanding of a QMS System

Basic understanding of the Audit process

Good Customer service manner

Good Attention to detail

Good interpersonal skills

Educated to degree level or equivalent

or experience relevant to the position possibly environmental management.

Knowledge of current waste legislation

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE

Basic administrative tasks

Basic ITC

Quality and Environmental awareness

Ability to produce concise reports.

Able to write & collate data in detailed reports.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE

Familiarity with Technology & software Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Adobe and Outlook, as well as tablets & smart Phones.

Willingness to take part in Leachate Solutions personal & Professional development program leading to an IEMA qualification.

EXPERIENCE

Full training will be provided to carry out the Monitoring and reporting required for this role

Previous environmental experience

Previous experience with quality systems and auditing

ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES

A Keen interest in the environment

Be Physically able (rough terrain)

Willingness to work outdoors in all Weathers

Have good customers skills- to communicate with others – Client or the public.

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES

Friendly

A Scientific background

Flexible - Ability to adapt and adjust to changing situations.

Strong work ethic

A team player

Closing date for Applications Midnight Sunday 12th May 2024