RSK Response have exciting opportunities for Environmental Technicians to join our growing team in Northern Scotland, UK. These are full-time, permanent positions, based mainly on site and can be based anywhere in Northern Scotland.
RSK Response is a growing business unit within the RSK Group that specialises in the provision of 24/7 environmental incident response, inspection and maintenance services.
Responsibilities of the Environmental Technician
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Development and adherence to specific and point of work health & safety risk assessments
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Rapid response to environmental incidents in a variety of urban and rural settings
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Pro-active assessment of pollution risks to the environment and the application of a variety of in-situ techniques for containing and recovering oils or other contaminants of concern
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Environmental monitoring and sampling activities
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Self-confident liaison with client and co-contractors in determining a most appropriate technical response to environmental incidents
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Liaison with technical and managerial support regarding all incidents/projects
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Effective information management and report writing
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Waste management and Duty of Care
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Inspection and maintenance of oil storage areas; electrical transformer bunds; oil water separators & interceptors and associated infrastructure.
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Decontamination/Deep Cleaning
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Maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
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Stock management
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Drainage/Utilities Inspection
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Working safely within electrical substations and high hazard sites
Additional information
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We operate a 24/7 response service for our clients, as such you will be required to work on an “on call” rota, for which you are compensated.
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Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills are essential.
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Travel required to cover the needs of the business throughout Scotland and occasionally England and Wales.
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The occasional need to stay away from home when required.
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Incident response training is provided and other training and development opportunities will be available.
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Opportunities available for collaborative working with other Response and Remediation businesses with the RSK Group.
Qualifications and Experience for the Environmental Technician
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A full, clean driving license (essential)
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Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office (essential)
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Utilities/Civil/Construction Site Experience (desirable)
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Excavator/dumper experience/certification (desirable)
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Basic Project management experience (desirable)
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BSc in relevant environmental field (desirable)
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CSCS (desirable)
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First aid (desirable)
Salary & benefits for the Environmental Technician
£25,000 - £29,000 dependant on experience with standby and overtime payments where appropriate
23 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Contributory Pension Scheme
Regular training and career development
A flexible benefits programme, including, option to buy holiday, childcare vouchers. Gym and high street discount schemes and private healthcare
The RSK group are an equal opportunities employer
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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies