Department: Permit Control
Location: Crawley
Description
Come join the team as a Trainee Service Locator in our growing business, along with exciting opportunities to work on some of the largest UK construction projects.
You will play a crucial role in conducting surveys, collecting data, and producing maps using various tools and software. The role will require travel to London and surrounding areas.
At the core of our company lies ambition and innovation, and we are dedicated to investing in our personnel, technology, and processes. Whether it is above or below ground, we can conduct surveys and provide support to clients, designers, and contractors throughout the entire lifecycle of projects.
Key Responsibilities
The scope of this role is to carry out the physical check and survey of all of the underground services within the area that is being investigated, the service locator will have the following responsibilities.
The Trainee Service Locator will use various geophysical techniques to locate the service, once they have been found, the services will be marked/spray painted onto the ground in the appropriate colour, defining the type of service and the depth of the service.
* Working with modern service location equipment such as Radar detection, RD8100/8200.
* Accurately and consistently locate underground utility assets and mark them up on-site as part of the permit-to-dig process.
* Work with your surveying mentor as their assistant to complete surveys in line with Vision Survey, clients and industry standards.
* Building and maintaining client relationships ensuring we deliver to our client’s expectations.
* Assisting with detailed field and office location assignments.
* Checking the quality of information within a permit to dig, and the successful briefing of site teams.
* Ensure that all survey kit is maintained and well kept.
* Follow the Client/Site permit to dig procedures, and RAMS.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* This position is in a lively and fast-paced environment, so we’re looking for candidates who can adapt to changes smoothly and handle their tasks efficiently.
* We're seeking someone who can balance various responsibilities, stay adaptable, and become a valued member of our team.
* A readiness to travel to our locations throughout the country is a must.
* You should be able to collaborate effectively within a team and engage with clients in person.
* A full UK manual driving license is required.
Desirables
* CSCS Card holder (This will be required before starting work)
* Surveying/Engineering/Construction Experience
Benefits
* Competitive industry-leading salaries (DOE)
* 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 with service
* Staff benefits package including discounts at retailers and gym memberships, and spa days
* Pension Scheme
* Health Insurance (Vitality), including cinema tickets, free coffee, and movie rental rewards, along with free subscription to Headspace and Free Virtual 24/7 GP Service
* Life Insurance
* Company Van and Fuel card
* Tax-free stay-away allowance and paid travel time over 1 hour journey
* Paid overtime for over 40 hrs, with increased rate for night and weekend work
* Referral Scheme of up to £1000
* IT & Phone Package
* Recognition scheme and Service Awards
* Social events throughout the year eg Annual General Meeting, Summer Event, and Christmas Event
* Continuous on-the-job training and development, both in-house and through The Survey School (QCF) and CICES qualifications
Vision Survey is an equal opportunities employer with the aim of providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage suitably qualified applications regardless of race, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion or belief.
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