At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor water quality and maintain drainage systems at East Midlands Airport.
- Company: Join a leading airport committed to environmental safety.
- Benefits: Full-time hours, competitive pay, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a team ensuring safe and compliant water systems.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance and understanding of water systems required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 35000 £ per year.
Full-time permanent 40 hours per week. Based – East Midlands Airport. Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm On Site.
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.
Water Quality Technician employer: MANCHESTER AIRPORT PLC
Manchester Airport Group is an exceptional employer for those starting their careers, offering a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth. As a Motor Transport Apprentice, you will benefit from comprehensive training, a Level 3 qualification, and a range of perks including free on-site parking and additional travel expenses covered. With a commitment to developing the next generation of talent, MAG provides a vibrant work culture that values enthusiasm and teamwork, making it an ideal place for recent graduates to thrive.
