Overview
Air & Emissions Trainee Technician - Altrincham
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Technician to join our UKAS accredited Air & Emissions Team. As a Trainee Technician, you’ll be supporting our experts with the testing and monitoring of building foundations across a variety of projects. This is a great opportunity to train and develop your skills in a specialised area, aid professional progression, and gain hands-on experience across the UK in a learning environment.
This opportunity is a great way to kick start your career with SOCOTEC, gaining knowledge through our training programmes and real-life experience. We act with integrity, providing support and guidance at every stage during your early career.
Responsibilities
* Carry out tasks and prioritise workload to ensure that customers' requirements are met in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
* Work in a safe manner, following SOCOTEC policies and procedures in the Integrated Management System.
* Support the Team Leader with preparations (equipment, etc.) for each industrial emissions testing project.
* Assist the Team Leader and colleagues with site activities carrying out MCERTS & UKAS accredited industrial emissions tests at various client sites (on behalf of licensees and other parties such as Regulators).
* Following training, carry out essential risk assessments prior to site activities and communicate findings for review and sign-off by colleagues/clients where applicable.
* Work independently and as part of a team to meet and maintain the Company and Client performance KPIs.
* Assist with maintenance and UKAS-traceable calibration of emissions testing equipment in line with ISO 17025 (UKAS & MCERTS) accreditation.
* Provide support to the Team Leader and wider team with ancillary tasks such as equipment maintenance, packing and sending of site samples to accredited labs, sourcing and purchasing of necessary equipment and spares.
What you will need to demonstrate
* Objectives: To provide high quality (MCERTS & UKAS-accredited), technically competent emissions testing and reporting in a customer-focused manner.
* Qualifications: None required, though a degree and/or experience in a scientific discipline is preferable/desirable.
* Competencies: Valid Full UK driving licence.
About Air & Emissions
Our UKAS accredited Air & Emissions Team work throughout the UK conducting industrial emissions testing. The work includes a variety of projects across industries, often involving working at heights, underground, or offshore.
What’s in it for you?
In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, discounts app, employee assistance programme, and enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK is proud to be Disability Confident accredited.
Why SOCOTEC?
We have over 2,400 colleagues across divisions delivering testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK. As a Trainee Technician, you will play a vital role in delivering these services. We offer transversal as well as linear career pathways and support portfolio careers in one place, with opportunities to work locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development and will support you every step of the way. #YouGrowWeGrow
Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of our business operations.
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
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