Environmental Monitoring Apprentice

Location: Nelson, England, gb Department: Detectronic Employment Type: {'id': 'contract', 'label': 'Contract'}

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Environmental Monitoring Assistant

Nelson

37.5 hours (Monday - Friday in our office, 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

Monitoring & Data Support

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

Environmental & Operational Support

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

Compliance & Documentation

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

Systems & Tools

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)

Team & Communication

Work closely with analysts, engineers, and operations teams

Communicate findings clearly to non-technical colleagues

Participate in team meetings and training sessions

Qualifications

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

Ability to travel to and from our office in Burnley daily

Additional Information

What's in it for you

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

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.