Environmental Monitoring Apprentice

Detectronic is a UK-based environmental engineering company that specialises in wastewater and sewer network monitoring systems . The company designs and manufactures equipment used by water utilities to monitor sewer levels, flows, blockages, flooding risks, and pollution events.

Environmental Monitoring Assistant

Nelson

37.5 hours (Monday - Friday, with 1 learning day)

Competitive salary plus benefits

We are looking for an Environmental Monitoring Assistant to support the collection, monitoring, and reporting of environmental and operational data across our client’s water and wastewater networks.

This is an entry-level role , ideal for someone starting a career in the water or environmental sector. You will work alongside experienced analysts and engineers, helping to ensure environmental data is accurate, timely, and supports regulatory compliance and operational decision-making.

Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Support the monitoring of environmental data from sensors and monitoring systems (e.g. level, flow, rainfall, water quality); Check incoming data for completeness, accuracy, and anomalies; Assist with basic data analysis and reporting; Help maintain dashboards and routine performance reports; Support monitoring of assets such as:; Sewer level monitors; CSOs (Combined Sewer Overflows); Pumping stations; Flow and rainfall monitoring sites; Assist with identifying potential issues such as blockages, high levels, or abnormal trends; Escalate issues to senior team members following agreed procedures; Support environmental compliance monitoring and reporting; Help maintain accurate records and audit trails; Assist with preparation of reports for internal teams and regulators; Follow established procedures and data quality standards; Use monitoring platforms, dashboards, and databases to access and review data; Update logs, trackers, and documentation; Learn how monitoring equipment and telemetry systems work (training provided); Work closely with analysts, engineers, and operations teams; Communicate findings clearly to non-technical colleagues; Participate in team meetings and training sessions

Requirements

GCSEs / A-Levels or equivalent (especially science, geography, maths, or IT); Relevant qualification or study in environmental science, geography, engineering, or data; Basic understanding of environmental or water-related data; Any experience with monitoring, data analysis, or fieldwork (desirable); Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Proficiency in MS Office tools; Ability to follow procedures and work methodically

Benefits

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave; Company pension; Life assurance scheme (x4 salary); Medicash plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants.; Refer a friend scheme; Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support); Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays; Training and career progression opportunities