Environmental Monitoring Assistant

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Environmental Monitoring Assistant Job in East Yorkshire

Location: Field based, must be able to easily commute to Beverley, HU17

TemporaryASAP - 31 ST March 2026

Hourly rate:£12.52 per hour (overtime may be available)

Hours:37 hours, 5 days a week (some weekend work may be required)

The role
We are looking for an Environmental Monitoring Assistant to do field-based data collection and sampling. You may also support the team with fish surveys. The high-quality environmental monitoring data produced is essential for the effective management of the environment.

The team
This is a field team, who carries out routine chemical and ecological sampling and collection of environmental data throughout East Riding of Yorkshire, Humberside and the NE area. This includes statutory ecological sampling of rivers and lakes, and chemical sampling of rivers, lakes, and bathing waters. The team sample water quality at numerous water sights and undertake fish monitoring.

Reporting to the Field Monitoring Team Leader, the successful candidates will be assisting in the delivery of this broad range of environmental monitoring.

The position involves outdoor work (in all weathers) and travelling throughout the area thereforea valid driving licence and the ability to swim is essential. The post holders may also be required to assist in some weekend work during our busy months on a rotational basis. The role is physically demanding and does include lifting and carrying samples.

Experience/skills required
We're seeking a Field Monitoring Assistant with some field experience if possible, although not essential as full training is given. You'll be qualified to at GCSE standard (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

Desirable Skills:To possess proven ability and/or knowledge of:

• Environmental monitoring instrumentation - water quality meter (full training will be given)
• Field-based data gathering experience.
• Analysis of environmental monitoring data.
• Navigational Skills - the ability to find your way around rural and urban areas
• Experience in working outside

Other key requirements for this job include excellent communication skills, proficiency in Word, Excel and database management, the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Additional useful informationThe role will be based out of various locations within the Beverley area with the role being predominantly field based with travel throughout East Riding of Yorkshire, Humberside and the NE area. As a result, the post requires a full UK driving licence. The candidate also needs to be able to swim .

Reference

JL_BEV25

Location

East Yorkshire

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