Environmental Monitoring Assistant

Location: Shrewsbury, SY3

Temporary April 2024 - September 2024, extension may be possible

Hourly rate: £TBC Between £11.44 and £11.80 per hour (overtime may be available)

Hours: 37 hours, 5 days a week (some weekend work may be required)

The role
We are looking for an Environmental Monitoring Assistant to carry out fish surveys, including electro-fishing and also be involved in general environmental type work.

The team
This is a field team, who carries out routine chemical and ecological sampling and collection of environmental data, including data on fish numbers. throughout Shropshire and the local area. During the summer months, the team undertakes fish monitoring and carries out general environmental jobs.

Reporting to the Field Monitoring Team Leader, the successful candidates will be assisting in the delivery of a range of Environmental Monitoring.

The position involves outdoor work (in all weathers) and travelling throughout the county therefore a valid driving licence and the ability to swim is essential. The post holders may also be required to assist in some weekend work during our busy summer months on a rotational basis. The role is physically demanding and does include lifting and carrying samples.

Experience/skills required
We’re seeking a Field Monitoring Assistant with some field experience if possible, although not essential as full training is given. You’ll be qualified to at GCSE standard (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

Desirable Skills:

To possess proven ability and/or knowledge of:

• Environmental monitoring instrumentation - water quality meter (full training will be given)
• Field-based data gathering experience.
• Analysis of Environmental Monitoring data.
• Navigational Skills - the ability to find your way around rural and urban areas
• an interest in fish

Other key requirements for this job include excellent communication skills, proficiency in Word, Excel and database management, the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Additional useful information

The role will be based out of Shrewsbury, with the role being predominantly field based with travel throughout Shropshire and the local area. As a result, the post requires a full UK driving licence. The candidate also needs to be able to swim.