At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor water quality and maintain drainage systems at East Midlands Airport.
- Company: Join MAG, the UK’s leading airport group with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pension, private healthcare, free parking, and subsidised transport.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on environmental safety while working in a dynamic airport setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance and inspections, with a focus on water quality management.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Full-time permanent 40 hours per week. Based East Midlands Airport. Monday to Friday 8am–4pm on site.
Why MAG? East Midlands Airport connects over 4 million passengers with more than 80 destinations across Europe and is the UK’s number one provider of pure freight services. Part of MAG, East Midlands Airport supports over 6,000 jobs and generates around £300m each year for the region. At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues, and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.
You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:
- Competitive company pension
- Online access to GP service 24/7
- Private health care: Included as part of the benefits package
- Free staff parking
- Subsidised public transport
The role The Water Quality Technician is responsible for carrying out water quality monitoring, inspections and first-line maintenance activities across East Midlands Airport’s surface water drainage and containment assets. Duties include:
- Supporting the safe and compliant operation of the airport’s surface water systems, helping to minimise environmental risk and maintain asset serviceability
- Ensuring water quality standards and environmental controls are effectively managed
- Undertaking planned and reactive first-line maintenance on surface water assets, including ponds, penstocks, pumps, monitoring equipment, containment systems and associated ancillary equipment
- Carrying out routine inspections of surface water drainage, containment and discharge systems, identifying defects, operational issues, pollution risks or asset condition concerns
- Completing daily pond inspections and reporting during the winter period, by conducting risk-based inspections and regular monitoring
- Carrying out water quality testing using handheld equipment and supporting formal laboratory sampling requirements
- Completing water quality sampling throughout the winter and summer
- Supporting the operation of surface water containment and discharge systems to help minimise the risk of environmental consent breaches
- Recording all maintenance, inspections, sampling and operational activity accurately within Maximo or other MAG-approved systems
What will make you successful in the role?
- Proven ability to carry out first-line maintenance, inspections and minor repairs to a high standard
- Experience working in a similar role within a large commercial, industrial or operational environment
- Practical understanding of surface water drainage assets, including ponds, lagoons, pumps, valves, penstocks and monitoring equipment
- Ability to complete water quality sampling, field testing and routine inspections in line with agreed procedures
- Basic understanding of SCADA or similar control and monitoring systems
- Good awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements
- Valid driver’s license, able to drive manual as well as automatic
Water Quality Technician in Manchester employer: Mag
MAG is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets operational excellence. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide comprehensive training and support to help you thrive in your role as a Technical Operations Engineer. Our commitment to a collaborative culture ensures that every team member's contributions are valued, making it a rewarding place to work in the fast-paced airport setting.
