Trainee Emissions Technician

MCERTS Level 1 | Trainee Environmental Air Quality TechnicianAre 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.What you will doSupport 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.Who you areInterested 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.What we offerCompetitive 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..Important informationCelnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.NoneNone