Pollution Response Technician

Pollution Response Technician – Tonbridge Depot

Location: Tonbridge, Kent

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 5 days on, 2 days off (45 hours per week, weekends included)

Salary: £30,500 per annum

Benefits: 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, birthday off, health cash plan, onsite parking, auto‑enrolment pension scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity, retention loyalty scheme, friendly working environment.

Pollution Response Technician

• First response to all pollution related incidents/jobs raised.
• Oversee and supervise any pollution site, ensuring safe, efficient and effective management of the incident.
• Initiate initial mitigation of pollution to minimise impact to the environment and wildlife.
• Lead the investigation to establish the cause of the pollution.
• Plan and organise ongoing mitigation or follow‑on works required.
• Oversee and facilitate the work required to ensure the issue is resolved quickly and to the correct standard, including facilitation of external contractors for remediation works to ensure restoration of services.
• Ensure all evidence is captured to support the investigation of a pollution incident, or to demonstrate that no pollution has occurred, ensuring class‑leading data and image capture in Big Change.
• Deliver world‑class customer service and manage stakeholders such as the client, the Environment Agency and local authorities.
• Maintain a no‑compromise approach to H&S practice while carrying out works.
• Carry out risk assessments and adopt a mature approach to risk perception.
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibility towards them.
• Perform any reasonable ad‑hoc duties requested by management.

• Hard‑working and respectful, complying with health and safety standards.
• Experience with High‑Pressure Jetting equipment is useful but not essential.
• Other drainage qualifications (e.g., NRSWA and Confined Spaces) are an advantage.
• Full UK driver’s licence.

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.

Lanes Group is a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer.