Associate Environmental Field Technician

UL Solutions

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About The Position

UL Solutions is hiring two Associate Environmental Field Technicians to support indoor environmental specialists with building assessments. The role involves inspecting, testing, and diagnosing buildings and their systems under normal operating conditions. Technicians collect environmental data, record observations, assist with sample handling, and contribute to reports that help clients understand and manage building environments. The positions cover the South (Berkshire / Southern office area) and the North (Leeds / Manchester area).

This is a hands-on field role with training and mentoring from experienced consultants. It offers opportunities to develop technical expertise and progress toward environmental surveying, consultancy, and more senior technical roles. Candidates should be curious, reliable, professional, keen to learn, and interested in buildings, environmental conditions, technical investigation, and problem solving.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. UL Solutions cannot support visa applications or future sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

• College-level or degree-level education in engineering, science, environmental studies, building services, or a related technical discipline.
• Ability to follow technical direction from senior personnel and work effectively as part of a team.
• Professional approach when dealing with clients and handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical and environmental expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Genuine interest in buildings, environmental conditions, technical investigation, and problem solving.
• Right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental testing and inspections at customer sites, submitting data promptly using electronic monitors and other company-supplied equipment or supplies.
• Coordinate site arrival times with customers and maintain good communication.
• Check that company-provided equipment is in good working order and within calibration before each inspection; calibrate assigned equipment and notify a manager of non-compliance.
• Follow the designated scope of work and complete on-site tasks accurately and on time.
• Identify additional opportunities or customer needs.
• Respond promptly to questions from managers and the report team about site inspections.
• Document field samples accurately using applicable chains of custody and submit samples to the appropriate laboratory promptly.
• Assist Senior Field Technicians and people leaders with training new employees.
• Apply continuous improvement concepts and skills to all aspects of the job.
• Comply with field safety training requirements.
• Follow the company Code of Conduct and physical and digital security practices.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Annual paid leave.
• Access to ULS University for continuous learning and career development.
• Two volunteering days each year for community activities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Annual bonus with a target payout of 5% of base salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree