Recruiter

Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd

Salary

From £11,828 to £21,028 per year

Location

Suffolk

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Apprentice Process Technician (Water Treatment, Chemistry, Chemical) BLUA7214
Suffolk
£11,828 - £21,028

Our client operates in both the north east of England and in the south east of England.

Their vision is clear – to become the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and waste water services. As their business continues to develop and grow, they are looking to their people to drive our vision forward and continue to provide the highest standards of service to their customers, all day every day.

We are now looking to recruit an Apprentice Process Technician for our Suffolk branch to join the apprentice development programme. The programme is an opportunity for the business to develop skills and knowledge for the future and to bring in fresh perspectives and ideas, at the same time enabling people to earn as they learn their trade and gain a recognised Level 3 qualification.

We are looking for an apprentice to develop the skills and knowledge of water treatment chemistry and associated processes and to provide advice and assistance to our operational teams who work on and are responsible for the water treatment works. The apprentice development programme will give you the opportunity to work alongside a Process Control Technician, learning the requirements of the job and at the same time working towards an appropriate academic qualification.

The role also involves analysing data, and using your excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports and investigate issues. You will need to demonstrate your enthusiasm for science, that you are someone who takes pride in their work, and why you see this as an excellent career opportunity.

We would like to hear from you if you have/expect to obtain ‘A’ Level Chemistry at grade C or above as well as a GCSE grade C or above in English. We will be looking for candidates with practical and technical aptitude. Equally importantly we will be looking for people whose attitudes and behaviours are in line with our Values. We need people who will always aim to exceed the expectations of their internal and external customers, who will take responsibility for achieving excellent results, will be open and honest and meet their commitments with a responsible approach to the environment and our communities and will consistently co-operate and work with others to achieve objectives.

We are unable to accept applications from candidates who have already been funded for a Level 3 or higher qualification due to significant cost implications.

Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 8am – 4pm and Friday 8am – 3:30pm

Right people, right jobs, recognising merit alone

Closing date: Sunday 2 June 2013

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.

Recruiter

W5 Recruitment

Salary

From £25,000 to £40,000 per year

Location

Hampshire

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Our client is the UK's leading hard landscaping manufacturing company. They have supplied some of the most prestigious landmarks in the UK with hard landscaping solutions since the 1890s. They strives to improve environments for everyone by using their expertise to create integrated landscapes that promote well-being, from using fairly traded stone and providing products that alleviate flood risks.

Currently looking for a landscape Architect as a Project Consultant in the Hampshire area who is seeking a change in career direction.

The successful candidate will possess the commercial drive and passion required to successfully engage on a consultative level with the most prestigious and respected practices. They will be self-motivated, with the ability to work on their own initiative and a desire to put their industry expertise and technical design skills to effective use in the commercial arena.

In return they offer a competitive salary along with other benefits including bonus, company car and pension scheme.

Recruiter

W5 Recruitment

Salary

From £35,000 to £50,000 per year

Location

Essex

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Our client is an established and successful Consultancy Practice operating nationally, involved in a wide range of consultancy work in relation to Arboriculture, Ecology and Landscape Architecture.

They are currently looking to recruit a Principal Ecologist to join their team in Essex.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a range of projects for an established and growing multi-disciplinary consultancy practice.

The position will involve the following roles:
-Development of new areas of business and strengthening existing business streams
-Management and delivery of all ecological projects including management of budgets, deadlines and project teams
-Preparing, leading and winning bids and proposals
-Supporting professional development and mentoring of other ecological staff
-Delivering first class advice and services to our clients
-Undertake various surveys and co-ordinate and deliver ecological mitigation works
-Production of reports and protected species development licence applications
-Management of own time and workload in collaboration with other team members
-Support and advise Directors to achieve the company's vision for ecology services
-To achieve financial targets in the ecology sector of the company
-To achieve positive feedback and a retained, loyal client base in the ecology

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:

-Substantial experience in a senior ecology role within a commercial environment
-Very strong technical skills and considerable experience of technical review, leadership and staff development
-Excellent knowledge and understanding of best practice and legislation
-Full knowledge of the EIA and planning process
-Extensive experience in writing technical reports and proposals
-Proven experience of managing and developing existing client and new client relationships with the ability to identify and lead expansion in new areas of the business
-Proven project and financial management experience including scoping, estimating and tendering for works
-Excellent surveying skills using a variety of technical aids to carry out habitat surveys and protected species surveys, ideally with an area of specialisation
-Experience of managing junior colleagues and subcontractors
-Degree or postgraduate qualification in relevant discipline
-Full membership of IEEM
-Full valid driving licence and the right to work in the UK with no restrictions

The following skills would be desirable:
-Undertaken expert witness duties
-Experience working in the above role in a multi-disciplinary consultancy
-Multiple licences

In return, the company is offering a competitive salary and a bonus package to the right candidate.

Recruiter

W5 Recruitment

Salary

From £30,000 to £40,000 per year

Location

Hertfordshire

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Our client is an independent multidisciplinary consulting and technical services company providing specialist support services in the areas of environmental planning and compliance, land assessment, remediation and health and safety management. They have a large environmental services sector which is heavily involved with assessing new developments for their environmental impact and providing support throughout the whole development process.

They currently require a Senior Ecologist to assist with the management of the existing ecology team at their office in Hertfordshire.

The role will involve a degree of management of the existing ecological staff and the provision of high level technical advice to clients. Other duties will include the management of large ecological projects and survey programmes as well as the production of technical review reports. The successful candidate will also be expected to help grow the ecological capacity of the team through training, recruitment and the establishment of an accredited network of ecological sub-consultants.

Applicants must have at least a first degree in Ecology or a closely related subject and have a minimum of 3 years experience of working on ecological projects, preferably within a consultancy environment. Experience of housing, energy or infrastructure projects would be advantageous as would the holding of a protected species license. The ability to project manage, organise and coordinate a team is required along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

In return our client is offering a very lucrative salary with additional benefits.

Recruiter

W5 Recruitment

Salary

From £23,000 to £29,000 per year

Location

Avon

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

One of the UK's leading asbestos and environmental consultancies, providing specialist survey, laboratory analysis, advisory, management and compliance services nationwide, valued by their clients for their integrity.

They are currently seeking Asbestos Surveyor/Analysts to join their South West team.

The successful candidate must posses;

P402, P403 and P404 Qualifications
Candidates holding the S301 and CCP qualifications will also be considered
Minimum of 1 years experience in the asbestos industry
Experience of surveying all types of property (domestic, commercial and industrial)
Solid experience of analytical duties (air monitoring, bulk analysis etc)
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to work as part of a team and to own initiative
Experience of using PDA's is desirable but not essential

Duties within this role will include conducting management, refurbishment and demolition surveys to a variety of different properties throughout Avon and South Wales, these will include domestic housing stock, commercial buildings and large industrial property. You will also be expected to carry out various analytical duties including air monitoring and bulk analysis and produce reports on your findings. You must posses sound knowledge of current legislation and HSG 264 as you be required to provide information relating to asbestos to clients from time to time.

Due to the nature of the role you will be expected to travel across Avon and into South Wales to cover various contract so a full UK driving licence will be essential.

In return our client will offer the successful applicants an attractive package to include competitive salary, company vehicle and other benefits.

Recruiter

W5 Recruitment

Salary

From £23,000 to £29,000 per year

Location

Stafford

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Our clients are one of the countries leading authorities in Health and Safety in the environment, specialising in areas such as asbestos and occupational hygiene. With offices based across the UK and now into Asia and Europe they are well placed to offer a variety of clients a leading and unrivalled service.

They are currently seeking Asbestos Analysts to join their Staffordshire based team;

The successful candidate must posses;

P403 and P404 qualifications as a minimum
P402 would be a strong advantage
Minimum of 1 years experience in the Asbestos industry
Solid experience of analytical duties including 4 stage clearance and air monitoring
Experience of Management, Refurbishment and Demolition surveys would be advantageous
Excellent Analytical skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to work as part of a team and to own initiative

Duties within this role will involve carrying out a variety of analytical duties including air monitoring and 4 stage clearances, to a variety of different property types including domestic, commercial and industrial properties. Those holding the P402 will also be expected to conduct management, refurbishment and demolition surveys as and when required. You should posses sound knowledge of current legislation and HSG 264 as you may be expected to provide advice relating to asbestos from time to time.

Although primarily based in Staffordshire you may be expected to travel to surrounding counties in order to cover contracts from time to time so a full UK driving licence will be essential along with a willingness to travel.

In return our client will offer the successful applicants an attractive package to include a competitive salary, company vehicle and additional benefits.