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Ecologia part of the RSK Group have an exciting opportunity for a Remediation Technician to join their team in Sittingbourne, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Ecologia is a multidisciplinary, Brownfield Award winning, geo-environmental and contaminated land specialist which undertakes site investigations and remediation projects across the UK and Europe.

The Role:

You will primarily support our work in Environmental Claims, dealing with land-based oil spills and other incidents. The work involves an interesting mix of site-based work, with additional office and workshop based duties and a requires an adaptable approach to assist with urgent response situations.

Working within a small team, candidates will be required to assist in the response to pollution incidents, remediation of oil spills, investigation and remediation of contaminated land.

Duties will include:

* Assisting with emergency oil spill response including installation of absorption booms, pumps, vapour extraction fans, aeration systems etc.

* Installation / monitoring of in-situ treatment systems

* Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Procedures

* Provide feedback to the Project Manager from site

* Liaise with contractors

* Soil and Groundwater sampling

* Prepare & send samples to accredited laboratories

* Operate scientific equipment

* Assist with maintenance and cleaning of yard, vehicles, stores and equipment

Qualifications/Experience:

The successful candidate could come from a range of different backgrounds; our key requirement is for a confident, personable, physically fit and practical individual with a flexible attitude to work

* The ability to work outdoors as an effective member of a team and on your own initiative.

* CSCS card is desirable

* An NVQ or City + Guilts in a mechanical, electrical or engineering subject is desirable, but not essential

* A qualification an environmental / landscaping or construction related subject is desirable but not essential

* Good communication and problem-solving skills are essential

* A basic ability to use common computer software (Word, Excel) is required

* The job will require willingness to travel across the South East and sometimes further afield; a full UK/EC driving licence is essential.

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, Cycle to Work Scheme, HealthShield Cash Plan

Regular training and career development

The RSK Group is an equal opportunities employer

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