Anglian Water Services
Environmental Pollution Technician
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Environmental Pollution Technician
Salary: £31,720 per annum (+ standby and overtime) & Business use of Company Van
Location: Ely and surrounding areas
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (flexible working opportunities available, plus standby rota)
About the Role
As an Environmental Pollution Technician, you'll be one of the first responders to pollution and environmental incidents, supporting operational teams to understand the cause and impact of discharges on the environment. You'll collect samples, gather evidence, assess environmental impacts and deploy mitigation measures to help minimise environmental harm and restore affected areas.
When you're not attending incidents, you'll support our Dynamic Sewer Visualisation (DSV) programme by installing and maintaining monitoring equipment that helps identify issues before they become environmental problems. You'll also ensure pollution response equipment is maintained, stocked and ready for action, whilst supporting wider environmental improvement initiatives across the business.
What will you be doing?
- Responding to pollution and environmental incidents across the region.
- Collecting environmental samples, photographs and site evidence.
- Assessing environmental impacts and supporting mitigation activity.
- Helping operational teams identify root causes and prevent reoccurrence.
- Installing, maintaining and recovering environmental monitoring equipment.
- Maintaining pollution response equipment and consumables.
- Collaborating with operational teams, scientists and environmental specialists.
- Promoting a proactive, zero-pollutions mindset across the business.
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What does it take to be successful?
You'll enjoy working outdoors, be comfortable working independently and have a genuine passion for protecting the environment. You'll also have:
- A full UK manual driving licence.
- Availability to participate in a standby rota and out-of-hours working.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping abilities.
- A proactive, adaptable and resilient approach to work.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Confidence using digital systems and technology.
- The ability to work safely in a variety of environments and weather conditions.
Experience within the environmental or water industry would be beneficial but is not essential. We're equally interested in people with the right attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn.
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Benefits
At Anglian Water, we invest in our people. As a valued employee, you'll benefit from:
- Private healthcare
- Generous double-match pension scheme – contribute 7% and we'll contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
- 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your household
- 25 days annual leave, rising with service, plus the option to buy additional leave
- Life assurance of up to 8x salary
- Personal accident cover of up to 5x salary
- Excellent family-friendly policies, including:
- 26 weeks' full pay for maternity/adoption leave
- 4 weeks' paid paternity/partner leave
- Shared parental pay opportunities
- Annual bonus scheme
Inclusion at Anglian Water
At Anglian Water, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong.
We're proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter and Armed Forces Covenant, and we're a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Important Dates
- Closing Date: 20th October
- Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd November 2026
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