Environmental Services Technician

Job Reference: R34625 – Domestic Waste Technician (Open)
Salary: £27,500 per annum (pro-rata)
Contract: 6 weeks
Hours: 40 hours/week – Flexible shifts between 7:00am – 6:00pm
Location: Field-Based – Peterborough/Spalding, visiting sites weekly including Caister, Cambridge, Lincoln, Corby, Kings Lynn, Louth, Grantham, Grimsby, and Spalding

Are you passionate about environmental responsibility and customer service? We are looking for a dedicated Environmental Services Technician to manage the safe and compliant discharge of domestic waste across multiple Water Recycling Centres.

You’ll travel across the region, ensuring domestic waste is handled efficiently, safely, and in line with environmental regulations. You’ll work closely with customers, tanker drivers, and site teams, playing a vital role in protecting the water recycling network and delivering excellent service.

• Oversee daily operations at domestic waste import sites
• Conduct site and equipment checks, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high housekeeping standards
• Promote and uphold health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Sample and assess waste for compliance, reporting any irregularities
• Provide professional, friendly support to customers and site teams

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Based around the Peterborough area
• Flexible approach to working hours within core business hours
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working outdoors and in operational environments
• Knowledge of wastewater regulations and the sewage industry (desirable)

• Opportunity to work outdoors in a hands‑on role
• Be part of a team committed to environmental responsibility
• Temporary contract with the potential for future opportunities

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