Environmental Field Scientist

LocationAldermaston, Berkshire, UK

SetupOn-site

LevelEntry

Posted3w ago

Engineering & Technology

Quick answer

Meteor Communications (Europe) Ltd is hiring an entry-level Environmental Field Scientist (Aldermaston, Berkshire, UK) paying £25,000 rising to £27,500 on successful completion of probation, and meeting development criteria to support and maintain water quality monitoring equipment.

Role: Environmental Field Scientist
Organization: Meteor Communications (Europe) Ltd
Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire, UK
Work setup: On-site
Level: Entry
Compensation: £25,000 rising to £27,500 on successful completion of probation, and meeting development criteria
Category: Engineering & Technology

The role

Join Meteor Communications (Europe) Ltd as an Environmental Field Scientist to support and maintain water quality monitoring equipment, collect environmental samples, and contribute to delivering high-quality real-time data.

What you'll do

Servicing and maintaining monitoring stations across multiple sites
Supporting site installations and decommissioning projects
Collecting environmental samples
Assembling and testing equipment before deployment
Calibrating and servicing instrumentation
Collating and interpreting water quality data

What it takes

A qualification in environmental science (or a related field)
Some experience of in a field-based environment and a happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A proactive, self-motivated approach with good attention to detail
The ability to effectively manage workload, prioritise work requests and solve problems effectively
Willingness to travel extensively across the South East and wider UK

What you'll bring

Servicing and maintaining monitoring stationsSupporting site installations and decommissioning projectsCollecting environmental samplesAssembling and testing equipmentCalibrating and servicing instrumentationCollating and interpreting water quality data

How we treat you

Training and ongoing development support, performance-based pay rises during probation, opportunity to build practical, environmental, and technical skills, a fleet vehicle for work use, a collaborative team environment

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Aldermaston, Berkshire, UK.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is £25,000 rising to £27,500 on successful completion of probation, and meeting development criteria.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a qualification in environmental science (or a related field), some experience of in a field-based environment, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a proactive, self-motivated approach with good attention to detail, the ability to effectively manage workload, prioritise work requests and solve problems effectively, and willingness to travel extensively across the South East and wider UK.

How do I apply?

To apply, visit the Meteor Communications (Europe) Ltd website and follow the application instructions.

When does the application close?

The application closes on 28th October 2026.

How to apply

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