Location: Shrewsbury, SY3 (Warrington area also considered)
Temporary April 2026 - September 2026, extension may be possible
Hourly rate: £13.15 per hour (overtime may be available)
Hours: 37 hours, 5 days a week (some weekend work may be required and occasional overnight stays, outside of the areas as described below)
The role: We are looking for an Environmental Monitoring Assistant to do field-based data collection and sampling of water. This includes statutory ecological sampling of rivers and lakes, and chemical sampling of rivers, lakes, and bathing waters. You may also be part of a incident response team and must be willing to travel area wide, with occasional overnight stays. The role could also develop further, as you may also support the team with fish surveys.
The team: This is a field team, who carries out routine chemical and ecological sampling and collection of environmental data, including data on fish numbers. throughout the Cheshire/Shropshire/North Staffordshire areas. During the summer months, the team undertake fish monitoring and carry out general environmental jobs.
Reporting to the Field Monitoring Team Leader, the successful candidates will be assisting in the delivery of a range of environmental monitoring.
The position involves outdoor work (in all weathers) and travelling throughout the county therefore a 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 summer 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, particularly with experience in fish identification and netting. 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:
* Electro-fishing experience; including identification of fish and netting etc.
* 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
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 information: The role will be based out of Shrewsbury (or Warrington), with the role being predominantly field based with travel throughout Cheshire/Shropshire/North Staffordshire and the local areas. As a result, the post requires a full UK driving licence. The candidate also needs to be able to swim