Field Technician - Water Quality - 13254
1
South East
Reading
Caversham Lakes
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time
Science
£22,792
We’re looking for a Field Technician to undertake the calibration and maintenance of a wide range of water quality monitoring equipment. In addition you will manage and operate a quality assurance system and supervise staff as appropriate.
The high resolution evidence produced is vital if we are to better understand our water environment.
The high resolution evidence produced is vital if we are to better understand our water environment.
The National Laboratory Service Instrumentation team provides support to all high resolution water quality monitoring activities undertaken across the Agency. It delivers a vital service that underpins many of the Environment Agency’s statutory responsibilities. It also makes a significant contribution to partnership projects such as Demonstration Test Catchments and Catchments Sensitive Farming. The team also supports the wide range of high profile stakeholder partnerships managed by the National Water Quality Instrumentation Service
We’re seeking a technician with practical experience. You will be have an engineering/ science background, formally qualified or with substantial and relevant vocational experience. In addition you should possess ability and/or knowledge of:
Water quality Instrumentation
Environmental science
Management of quality systems and documentation
Other key requirements for this job include excellent communication skills, proficiency in word, excel and database management along with a passion for innovation and problem solving.
Applicant should hold a full UK driving licence. A lease car will be provided with this role.
Water quality Instrumentation
Environmental science
Management of quality systems and documentation
Other key requirements for this job include excellent communication skills, proficiency in word, excel and database management along with a passion for innovation and problem solving.
Applicant should hold a full UK driving licence. A lease car will be provided with this role.
The role will be based in Reading.
For further details please contact – Frances Houston, National Lab Service Instrumentation Team Leader on 07796336228 or email frances.houston@environment-agency.gov.uk
For further details please contact – Frances Houston, National Lab Service Instrumentation Team Leader on 07796336228 or email frances.houston@environment-agency.gov.uk
13/11/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Manages Self
Much of your time will be spent in doing field work outside of an office. You must be able to self motivate and mange your own workload
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.