Field Crew Leader in Leeds

Based in Leeds, we are looking to recruit a Field Crew Leader within Water Quality Monitoring. The purpose of this role is to lead, supervise and support Field Crew Operatives on water quality monitoring projects across the UK, ensuring installations, calibrations, maintenance, data collection and associated field tasks are carried out safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards, in line with company procedures, health & safety requirements and project plans.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Supervising and supporting Water Quality Field Crew Operatives during site-based monitoring activities
• Leading water quality inspections, installations, maintenance, removals and data retrieval activities
• Ensuring all fieldwork is carried out safely and in full compliance with Health & Safety procedures, RAMS and work instructions
• Acting as the on-site lead, coordinating daily activities and maintaining communication with Project Managers and Schedulers
• Mentoring, training and developing field crew members, identifying skills gaps and training needs
• Completing and overseeing project documentation, site records and timesheets accurately and on time
• Managing company assets including vehicles, PPE, tools and water quality monitoring equipment
• Reporting incidents, near misses and defective equipment in line with company procedures
• Representing SOCOTEC UK professionally with clients, stakeholders and colleagues at all times

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in water quality monitoring fieldwork, including use of monitoring equipment
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to motivate and support field-based teams
• A thorough understanding of Health & Safety requirements, RAMS and safe systems of work
• The ability to work independently in the field while following detailed procedures and project plans
• Strong organisational skills, with attention to detail in documentation and reporting
• Effective communication skills and the ability to coordinate with internal teams
• A proactive, flexible approach to work, including travel and varied working environments
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to work across multiple sites

It is desirable that you also have some or all of the following:

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within field operations
• Additional Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. First Aid, Confined Space Entry)
• Experience mentoring or training junior or trainee field staff
• Strong problem-solving skills related to water quality monitoring equipment
• Familiarity with electronic data capture and asset tracking systems

Travel across the UK is very common. Candidates must be open to working away from home during the week and accommodate night or evening shifts as needed. This role is site based from our Northern office in Leeds, but you will be expected to work across the UK.

We provide market leading environmental data collection and monitoring services. Established over 30 years ago, Flow & Water Quality Monitoring give their clients peace of mind in supporting them to reduce environmental risks and improving the quality of their natural environment. Our customers include large blue-chip consultancies and water companies.

As well as a salary of £31,668 per year depending on experience, which can increase as you develop and grow in the role, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension.

Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We have several business streams that provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, certification and advisory services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.