Hydrometry and Telemetry Team Member - Farnham

Hydrometry and Telemetry Team Member- Farnham -33924 Salary Minimum: £29,751 Full Time, Permanent Closing date: 9 April 2026
Do you enjoy being outdoors? Do you care about our environment? Are you practical and adaptable and enjoy varied days?
Then this is a role for you!
You'll mainly be working in the field; installing operating, and maintaining River, Rainfall and Groundwater measuring equipment. You will also process, quality assure and archive the data for use by a wide variety of users.
We're looking for practical people who can use initiative to solve problems. You'll play an important role in resolving technical issues, repairing monitoring equipment, ensuring that the Environment Agency is ready to respond during environmental incidents; helping to protect people and livelihoods from the impacts of flooding.
The role is varied, including both independent and team working. On any given day you could be taking a river flow measurement, re-wiring a piece of equipment, reconfiguring equipment using an app, or processing data to be sent to a colleague. You will be required to use simple tools, work outdoors in all weathers, and use computer skills.
This is an entry level role; we'll provide on the job training led by our experienced team members as well as formal training provided by external training suppliers. You'll be fully comfortable in the role before being asked to complete any site visits on your own.
Once trained, you'll be responsible for organising your own schedule, allowing you to make use of our flexible working hours to fit your work around your home life. We will help you to find an incident role to suit your strengths and circumstances. This may attract an additional payment; full training will be available.
Additionally, if you are interested in further study, with paid block release, there is the opportunity to become an Apprentice, working up to a degree, whilst still working within the team.
Team The South Thames Team is based in Farnham and covers the Lower Thames, Loddon, Wey and Kennet watercourses. The team includes Technical Specialists, who will be on hand to train and support you, alongside the other H&T Officers and Team members. The team works closely with the North Thames team
This video outlines what we do:
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Experience/Skills Required: The role will consist of a split of field work, office work and occasional home working. We require you to hold a full, manual UK Drivers Licence. Ideally coming from a scientific or practical background we would be looking for some of the following qualities:
- Practical problem-solving skills - Ability to use simple hand tools - Willingness to work outside often in demanding weather conditions, all year round. - Confidence working in and near water - Confidence driving in all weather conditions and to remote locations. - Computer skills
Any experience of the above will be useful, so please do consider applying if you feel you have some skills we can use.
Contact and additional information You will cover sites across the southern part of Thames Area. Part of your time will be site based and the requirement for days in office will be agreed with your line manager. This is in keeping with our hybrid working model, which allows individuals to work at home or at our offices. An appropriate vehicle will be provided for field work. The role is eligible for a lease vehicle.
Interviews are likely to take place in April - face to face at our Farnham office For further information contact - Alistair Wilkinson:
We will be hosting a virtual meeting for those wanting to find out more about the role on 09/03/2025. Please email for an invite