Environmental Technician


Company:	Veolia
Salary:	£35,000 to £35,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Portsmouth, PO3 5QH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

Salary: Competitve Salary

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 5QH

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

As an Environmental Technician you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to our company/people's pension scheme

Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community

Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

Supporting the delivery of the environmental monitoring programme across three Energy Recovery Facilities in Hampshire

Coordinating monitoring activities, maintaining schedules and helping ensure reports are completed accurately and on time

Carrying out sampling and monitoring in line with Environmental Permit requirements

Supporting communication with regulatory bodies, including the Environment Agency, local authorities and water companies

Maintaining environmental performance data, KPIs and monitoring records

Helping identify trends and contributing to summary reports on facility performance

Liaising with operational teams and third-party contractors to support the delivery of environmental monitoring activities

Helping maintain monitoring equipment and infrastructure, and escalating any issues appropriately

Supporting Facility Managers with environmental compliance and legislation queries

Assisting with contractor audits and annual environmental reporting

Keeping up to date with relevant environmental legislation and industry developments

Contributing to continuous improvement across environmental monitoring and compliance activities

What we're looking for;

A degree or equivalent qualification in an environmental, scientific or related discipline

An interest in waste management and Energy Recovery Facilities

An understanding of environmental monitoring and compliance

Awareness of waste and environmental legislation

The ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors and external stakeholders

A full UK driving licence, as travel between sites will be required

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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