Our client based in Thurso are currently recruiting for a Technical Specialist to join the team. Main Tasks • Stores work - bottle preparation and dispatch includes repetitive gripping and manual handling. Drums should not weigh more than 20Kg. • Groundwater, surface water and drain sampling (inoculations required and provided) which includes manual handling (training provided) to carry battery and equipment from transport. Includes lifting manhole covers, kneeling and stooping. • Walking on uneven ground • Prolonged standing • Driving Landrover, tractor, transit van and bowser. Hitching trailers on and off. • Decontamination work (mainly using trowel). Occasional respirator/tyvex suit work. • Take part in environmental monitoring programme EMProg Offsite sampling includes walking on rough, uneven ground, opening heavy farm gates, climbing fences (unless stile is available • at crossing point), climbing up and down banks and walking over rocks and boulders. Involves remote working. • Working with acid Equipment: All employees will be fully trained and competent in the use of the equipment recorded below. • Vehicles • Bowser - IBC containers with bunds for purge water as an alternative to the bowser if required • Hand-held tools (spanners/screwdrivers) • Occasional use of drill • Manhole lifting key • Operational m...