Oil Spill Responder
Oil Spill Response Limited · Direct employer
Southampton, Hampshire
About Us
We are a leading organisation dedicated to global oil spill preparedness and response.
As the largest international industry-funded co-operative, we offer the opportunity to work at the forefront of environmental stewardship, collaborating with industry experts and global partners, and the chance to mitigate the impact of oil spills worldwide.
We are now looking for an Oil Spill Responder to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Starting Salary of £30,450 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- 10% Pension contribution
- Hybrid working
- 36.3 hour week
- Private medical insurance
- Income protection
- Health Cash Plan
- 2 CSR days charity paid days
Whether you enjoy fixing, building or maintaining equipment, thrive on practical problem-solving, or come from an engineering, environmental, marine, logistics, emergency response or service background, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career with our global environmental organisation.
You’ll have the chance to build specialist skills working at the forefront of oil spill preparedness and response, where your contribution can make a genuine difference.
Plus, you’ll discover a strong all-round package designed to support your wellbeing and long-term future, all within a role where you can build a career in a field where readiness, action and environmental stewardship truly matter.
So, if you’re ready to take on a role that combines practical work, global travel and meaningful impact, read on and apply today.
The Role
As an Oil Spill Responder, you will support global oil spill response operations through response work, equipment readiness and ongoing technical training.
Beginning with a 12 week training programme, you will help maintain response readiness by carrying out equipment maintenance, rehabilitation and practical operational work to the highest safety standards.
As part of the duty team, you will also support spill incidents, exercises and preparedness projects globally, including travelling at short notice to assist with mobilisations and client activities.
Additionally, you will:
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with health, safety and environmental procedures
- Develop and maintain technical knowledge and operational skills
- Support client engagement and preparedness activities
- Provide technical support and expertise to other departments
- Represent us at industry forums, conferences and stakeholder meetings
About You
To be considered as an Oil Spill Responder, you will need:
- A tangible desire to make a positive impact
- A clear aptitude for practical problem solving
- A positive ‘can-do’ attitude
- Strong team-working skills
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- A strong safety ethos
- A willingness to be on-call and to be sent anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice
- A full, valid driving licence
Language skills, in addition to English, are a real advantage, especially French. Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Arabic would also be useful.
What matters most is motivation, practical aptitude and a genuine interest in practical work in demanding environments. If your studies, work experience, service background or personal interests suggest you would thrive in this kind of role, we would like to hear from you.
The closing date for this role is 23rd June 2026.
Assessment Centre to be held on 25th June 2026.
We will begin the recruitment process immediately and may fill this position before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Other organisations may call this role Responder, Emergency Response Technician, Spill Response Specialist, Environmental Responder, or Field Response Technician.
Webrecruit and Oil Spill Response Limited are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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