Trainee Emissions Technician

Trainee Emissions Technician

Department: Field Team

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cardiff

Reporting To: Kirsty Whewell

Compensation: £25,500 - £30,000 / year

Are you looking to start or build a career in environmental monitoring and air quality? We are looking for a motivated Trainee Emissions Technician to join a growing environmental team, supporting emissions monitoring projects across a range of industrial sites. This is a hands‑on role offering excellent training and development, including the opportunity to work towards MCERTS Level 1 and develop a long‑term career within environmental testing and compliance.

• Support the delivery of stack emissions and air quality monitoring at industrial and commercial sites.
• Assist experienced technicians with setting up, operating and maintaining specialist monitoring equipment.
• Collect accurate environmental samples and monitoring data in line with relevant procedures and quality standards.
• Carry out basic equipment checks, calibrations and maintenance before and after site visits.
• Record site information clearly and accurately to support technical reporting.
• Follow strict health, safety and environmental procedures while working on client sites.
• Work alongside experienced colleagues and gain practical knowledge of environmental monitoring, emissions testing and regulatory compliance.
• Travel to different client locations, with occasional early starts, overnight stays or longer days depending on project requirements.
• Work towards achieving MCERTS Level 1 certification with full training and support provided.

• Interested in developing a career within environmental monitoring, air quality or emissions testing.
• Ideally have a qualification in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Applied Science or a similar subject, although relevant practical experience will also be considered.
• Comfortable working in a practical, site-based environment and using technical equipment.
• Confident working outdoors and in varying site conditions.
• Comfortable working at height where required, following full training and safety procedures.
• Have good attention to detail and understand the importance of accurate data collection and record keeping.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team while also using your own initiative.
• A reliable and professional communicator who is comfortable dealing with clients on site.
• Willing to learn and work towards MCERTS Level 1 and further industry qualifications.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and are happy to travel as part of the role.

• Competitive salary with opportunities to progress as your skills and qualifications develop.
• Full training and support towards MCERTS Level 1 certification.
• Clear career development opportunities within environmental monitoring and air quality.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing support.
• Pension scheme, generous annual leave and a wider range of employee benefits.
• The opportunity to work on a wide variety of environmental projects and build valuable, recognised industry experience.