Environmental Technician

Summary

Keltbray Environmental is seeking an Environmental Technician to join our team at Plaistow Wharf, supporting one of London's leading waste management, materials recovery and remediation facilities. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for an Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geography or related graduate looking to develop a career within the environmental sector.

Working alongside the Environmental, Operations and Compliance teams, you will provide administrative and operational support across the site, assisting with environmental monitoring, waste sampling, permitting compliance, performance reporting, record management and weighbridge operations. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a busy regulated environment while developing technical knowledge of waste management, environmental compliance and site operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Environmental Team with general administration and coordination activities across the Plaistow Wharf operation.




• Maintain accurate environmental records, reports, permits, waste documentation and site compliance records.




• Assist with environmental monitoring programmes, inspections and audits.




• Undertake waste, soil, water and material sampling in accordance with company procedures and environmental regulations.




• Coordinate the submission and tracking of samples to external laboratories and maintain sampling records.




• Support environmental performance reporting by compiling operational and compliance data.




• Assist with monitoring site compliance against Environmental Permits, planning conditions and regulatory requirements.




• Help investigate environmental incidents, non-conformances and complaints, ensuring actions are tracked and closed out.




• Support permit applications, permit variations and ongoing compliance activities.




• Operate the site weighbridge, checking incoming and outgoing documentation, recording vehicle movements and ensuring accurate transaction records.




• Liaise with site teams, hauliers, contractors and customers regarding waste acceptance and site requirements.




• Maintain filing systems and databases, ensuring information is accurate and readily accessible.

Requirements

Essential:

• Degree or higher education qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geography, Sustainability or a related discipline.




• Previous experience in an administrative, coordination or operational support role through employment, placement year, internship or part‑time work.




• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.




• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.




• Good written and verbal communication skills.




• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced operational environment.




• Willingness to work both in an office environment and outdoors across an operational site.




• Positive attitude with a desire to learn and develop within the environmental sector.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within waste management, recycling, construction, environmental consultancy or industrial operations.




• Knowledge of waste classification, environmental permitting or environmental legislation.




• Experience of sampling, monitoring or data collection.




• Experience using weighbridge systems or operational databases.Understanding of environmental management systems

What We Offer

• A structured entry point into Keltbray's Environmental business.




• Support with working towards membership of IEMA.




• Exposure to environmental compliance, permitting, remediation, waste management and resource recovery operations.




• Opportunities for professional development and training.




• Mentoring from experienced environ