Air Quality Team Leader

Location:

Birmingham (B12) – West Midlands, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£28000 – £40000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132423342

Posted On:

06 November 2025

Job Title: MCERTS Level 2 Stack Tester
Location: Birmingham
Salary: GBP28,000 – GBP40,000 (DOE)

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with a leading multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy, renowned for providing high-quality testing, inspection, monitoring, and consultancy services across the UK. Due to continued growth, our client is now looking to appoint an experienced MCERTS Level 2 Stack Tester to join their expanding Stack Emissions Monitoring team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation where you will play a key role in delivering emissions monitoring services, helping clients manage environmental performance and regulatory compliance.

The Role:

You will be responsible for monitoring emissions from chimney stacks at industrial and commercial sites across the UK and Europe. The role involves travel, hands-on testing procedures, data analysis, and contributing to high-standard technical reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct stack emissions monitoring in accordance with MCERTS standards.
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Produce accurate, clear, and concise technical reports.
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Maintain strong communication with clients during and after site visits.
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Carry out laboratory and analytical work associated with emissions monitoring.
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Work effectively within a team environment to ensure project delivery.

Essential Requirements:

MCERTS Level 2 Stack Testing Qualification, with a minimum of 2 years practical experience.
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Full UK Driving Licence.
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GCSEs in English & Maths.
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Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
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Willingness to travel and stay away from home for periods of time.
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Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and comfortable working at heights up to 200 feet.
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Experience in report writing, client liaison, and emissions monitoring techniques.

Desirable:

Degree, Certificate, or Further Education qualification in Environmental Science or related field.
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Technical endorsements (achieved or in progress).

Benefits:

Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
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Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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Opportunity to work on diverse and interesting environmental projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and capable Stack Tester looking to progress within a well-established, forward-thinking consultancy.

For more information or , Abi King at Penguin Recruitment.

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