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The Stack Emissions Testing Technician will visit industrial facilities in the South East with occassional travel elsewhere in the UK, to undertake stack emissions testing in accordance with international standards, our ISO 17025 accredited Quality Management System (QMS), and Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTS).\nYou will work under the direct supervision of the Stack Emissions Testing Team Leader during site visits and report to the respective Regional Manager.\nResponsibilities\nSupport to Team Leader during on-site sampling and monitoring activities\nDriving to client sites\nSite inductions and participation in risk assessments\nAccessing monitoring locations and setting up equipment\nOperation of sampling and test equipment to measure emission levels\nCollation of site information relating to the monitoring and corresponding process activities\nInteraction and communication with customer contacts, regulators, etc\nAdherence to company and client health and safety protocols\nCleaning, preparation, repair, calibration and maintenance of test equipment\nMaintaining stocks of consumable items\nHandling and shipment of samples to laboratories\nMaintenance of numerous records in accordance with our accredited QMS\nSkills / Qualifications\nAn interest in environmental monitoring and industrial processes\nA degree in Environmental Science or related discipline and experience in a similar role would be advantageous, however full training will be provided\nA full manual driving license is essential as extensive travel, including overnight stays, will be involved \nGood team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop\nComfortable working outdoors, at heights, in physically strenuous situations, and where manual handling of scientific equipment is required\nAttention to detail and a desire to provide excellent customer service \nBenefits of working at Element\n33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance / Legal & General Pension scheme employer contribution up to 6% / Enhanced Company Sick Pay / Flexible Working / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme\nTo apply please email \nCompany Overview\nElement is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.\nWhen failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.\nWhile we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.\nIndustries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. 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