Environmental Monitoring Assistant

Location: Lichfield WS13

Temporary May 2024 - October 2024

Hourly rate: £11.83 per hour (overtime may be available)

Hours: Up to 37 hours, 5 days a week (some weekend work may be required and also some over-night stays - all travel and accommodation expenses covered.)

The role
We are looking for an Environmental Monitoring Assistant to do field-based data collection, sampling and fish surveys. The high-quality Environmental Monitoring data produced is essential for the effective management of the environment.

The team
This is a field team, who carries out routine chemical and ecological sampling and collection of environmental data throughout Staffordshire and the neighbouring counties. Some support of neighbouring teams may be needed, with some over-night stays. The role includes statutory ecological sampling of rivers and lakes, and chemical sampling of rivers, lakes, and bathing waters. During the summer months, the team sample water quality at numerous water sights and undertake fish monitoring, including electro-fishing.

Reporting to the Field Monitoring Team Leader, the successful candidates will be assisting in the delivery of this broad 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 will 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
• Knowledge of fish surveys and electro-fishing.

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 various locations within the Midlands with the role being predominantly field based with travel throughout Staffordshire and surrounding areas. As a result, the post requires a full UK driving licence. The candidate also needs to be able to swim.