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Location: Peterborough, PE1Temporary: April 2026 - September 2026 (extension possible)Hourly rate: £13.15per 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 throughout Cambridgeshire and West Anglia area. This includes statutory ecological sampling of rivers and lakes, and chemical sampling of rivers, lakes, and bathing waters. During the summer months, the team sample water quality at numerous water sights and undertake fish monitoring.Reporting to the Field Monitoring Team Leader, the successful candidates will be assisting in the delivery of this broad 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 requiredWe’re seeking a Field Monitoring Assistant with some field experience if possible, alth