Trainee Environmental Technician - Brighton

Trainee Environmental Technician

Location: Brighton

Salary: £26,088 per year

Reporting to the Area Manager, the Environmental Technician will deliver routine monitoring cross-functionally across our Water, Construction, and Compliance service areas. This is a predominantly site-based role designed for those who have a passion for the outdoors and a desire to build a technical career in environmental services.

You will play a vital role in ensuring environmental safety and compliance by conducting routine checks, maintaining client infrastructure, and managing data with high levels of accuracy. This position offers a clear development pathway, where you will be encouraged to specialise and progress toward a Senior Technician role through extensive on-site training and exposure.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine monitoring across Water, Construction, and Compliance sectors in accordance with company protocols and client specifications.

• Perform routine checks and maintenance on environmental control systems and client infrastructure to ensure continuous operation.

• Act as the face of Enitial in the field, building trust with clients on-site and maintaining a professional, reliable image at all times.

• Responsible for the calibration and maintenance of company equipment and vehicles, ensuring they are kept in line with quality assurance requirements.

• Accurately manage and report field data to Data Analysts. You will identify and report any deviations or non-conformances that could impact data quality.

• Review your own schedules and work closely with the Scheduling team to identify ways to conduct field works more effectively.

• Keep safety at the forefront of all field works, proactively reporting near misses or accidents and remaining compliant with the ‘Stay Safe’ remote working application.

• Collaborate with your regional team to maintain morale and assist with the on-site training and onboarding of new employees.

• Identify potential works on-site that could benefit the client and provide commercial opportunities for the business.

What We’re Looking For:

• A BSc or Higher Education certificate in a relevant environmental/academic field, or equivalent industry experience.

• A genuine desire to work outdoors in all conditions and a proactive, hands-on approach to field work.

• An effective communicator who can build relationships with clients and report technical issues clearly to the management team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to manage data accurately.

• A full, clean British Driving License is essential for this regional role.

• An excellent team player who is equally comfortable working alone and using their initiative to solve problems.

• Desirable: Emergency First Aid certification, relevant industry cards (CSCS, MPQC), or membership in a professional industry body.

About Us

HSL Compliance is one of the UK’s leading compliance specialists, helping organisations keep people safe. We work with local authorities, housing associations and businesses across the UK, providing essential services including water safety, fire safety and wider compliance solutions.

Our success is built on the dedication of our people, and we’re proud to offer a supportive workplace where employees can grow, develop and make a real impact.

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If you're looking for a varied role with real impact, and you enjoy working in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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