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11/02/2026, 23:55 hours
TSS04 Technical & Scientific Services, Grade 4
We really do value a diverse workforce. We want to be an organisation that represents modern Britain and all the communities we serve. We want everybody to feel included, fairly treated and duly recognised for the contribution they make.
The Environment Agency’s Monitoring Laboratories are accredited to ISO/IEC17025 and include 3 sites across the country – Leeds, Brampton and Starcross. This role is based at our Leeds site, which analyses a variety of environmental samples from fresh water to contaminated land samples. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person with the relevant experience to join the team based at the Leeds laboratory. You will be directly contributing to the Environment Agency’s core responsibilities whilst working in a small team carrying out analysis.
Your main duties will include:• Working within and supporting a team in delivering a high-quality analytical service to defined time, cost and quality targets.• Improving existing methods and develop new ones when required.• Analysing samples using a variety of extraction techniques and state of the art instrumentation.• Identifying root causes and rectifying technical issues using your knowledge and problem-solving skills.• Ensuring Health and Safety procedures are adhered to at all times.• Training, supporting and developing less experienced members of the team.• Ensuring all work meets the high-quality standards expected of an ISO17025 accredited laboratory.This role will be on a Monday to Friday work pattern. All EA employees are expected to participate in incident response and will receive relevant training and support to identify an appropriate role which suits their personal circumstances.
Essential:
You will need to demonstrate the key capabilities as defined in the job profile. We encourage you to refer to the EA Capability dictionary to assist you with your application.
The role will be based at the laboratory in Leeds, it is a non-hybrid role and there will be no travel requirements.
You’ll be welcomed into the team and given the training and support you need to succeed in your role. All EA employees are expected to participate in incident response and will receive relevant training. We support flexible working hours and practices to help strike a good balance between work and personal life. You’ll have access to a Local Government Pension scheme as well as a host of other benefits.For further information, please download the candidate pack. Please note, we will aim to hold interviews on site within 4 weeks of the advert closing date.If you have any questions contact peter.maddison@environment-agency.gov.uk
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This Vacancy is closed to applications.