Environmental Field Scientist

Meteor have been successfully designing, building and installing environmental monitoring and
control solutions for over 25 years. We make it simple to obtain high quality, real-time data in
a secure, accessible way. Our monitoring systems provide complete portable solutions for water quality, level and weather applications. From a single point to a complete catchment our
systems provide accurate, robust real-time communication, monitoring and control to remote environments.

Opportunities exist for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to join our Water Quality Services team in a field orientated role. We have an extensive network of monitoring
equipment delivering real-time data to a range of customers from private sector to government
agencies. Working primarily in the field you will be responsible for ensuring that our network
is serviced and maintained to a high standard.

Qualifications / Experience

Successful candidates will have:

• some knowledge/experience of working in a field environment and be willing to work outdoors
  in all weathers;
• a qualification in an environmental science or similar area or have equivalent experience;
• some experience within the environmental sector however this is not vital;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• a willingness to travel extensively throughout the South East and across the UK;
• the ability to work both as part of a team and independently, remaining self-motivated;
• strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
• the ability to manage workload and prioritise work requests; and
• a full UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

• servicing of our monitoring stations;
• site installations and decommissioning;
• site visits to take environmental samples;
• assembly and testing of equipment prior to deployment;
• collation, and interpretation of water quality data and information; and
• calibration and servicing of instrumentation.

The successful candidate will receive relevant training. The role will be based in Aldermaston, Berkshire. A fleet vehicle is provided for work purposes.