Ian Farmer Associates, a member of RSK Group Ltd, are looking for a Geotechnical Technician to join their team in Washington, Tyne & Wear, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position. Suitable candidates will need to be able to demonstrate previous laboratory experience in this field.
Performing a variety of physical tests on soil, rock and aggregate samples to the highest level of safety and quality standards.
Ensuring the quality of work produced is to high standards and tested in a timely manner.
5+ GCSEs including English, Maths and Science.
~ Previous experience in a geotechnical or materials testing lab.
~ Good IT skills, especially the use of MS Excel.
There will be lots of manual handling involved in the role and will require moving heavy items on a frequent basis.
Up to £26,570 depending on experience
Contributory pension scheme
A flexible benefits programme, including the option to buy additional holidays.
Regular training and career development
Access to mental health support
Professional financial advice
Discounted gym memberships
With offices throughout the UK, we can provide our geotechnical and environmental investigation techniques and services to clients throughout the country. These services are offered from each regional location, fully supported by an experienced team of civil engineers and geologists. Services include soil exploration by percussion boring, window sampling and mechanical excavation and rock exploration by rotary drilling and coring. Additionally, specialists are available, including materials technologists and on-site chemists, who can undertake associated testing and monitoring services and in situ tests such as plate loading, California bearing ratio and density, including nuclear density testing.
The company’s materials technology and construction engineering service operates throughout the United Kingdom, undertaking and reporting on structural and condition surveys, BREEAM assessments and asbestos surveys. Its experience includes working on buildings, multistorey car parks, bridges, roads and other structures, such as sludge digesters to determine the effects of ageing, corrosion and degradation on structural stability. The company is approved for working in confined spaces and undertaking in situ testing that includes floor load tests and strain measurements.
Ian Farmer Associates is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.