Our client is a large multi-national contractor specializing in geotechnical and environmental engineering, offering site investigations, design, and construction. Established for over 100 years and employing more than 2000 employees, they are one of the leading contractors providing comprehensive services across the UK. They pride themselves on innovation, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Insitu Testing Technician to join our client's dynamic Geotechnical team. This permanent role offers the chance to work on a variety of unique projects nationwide. As a reliable, flexible, and driven individual, you will conduct specialist in-situ testing and monitoring, ensuring high standards of quality and safety.
Key Highlights:
* Become a vital member of our Geotechnical team, contributing to diverse projects
* Develop skills in specialist in-situ testing and monitoring techniques
* Balance proactive independence with strong teamwork
Preferred Requirements:
* Proficiency in borehole tests, gas monitoring instrumentation, standpipes, vibrating wire, pneumatic and hydraulic piezometers, hydrostatic profile gauges, sample collection, Pressuremeter testing, and high-pressure dilatometer
* Ability to work within a small field testing team to develop skills in specialist testing techniques
* Experience in site supervision of drilling projects, including logging samples, photographing and sub-sampling cores, and data entry
* Familiarity with borehole permeability tests, groundwater and gas monitoring data collection, and ground displacement instrumentation
* Proficiency in collecting water and gas samples from boreholes and maintaining accurate records
Preferred Qualifications:
* Strong understanding and experience in geotechnical industry practices
* Excellent management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Commitment to delivering high-quality work in accordance with UKAS standards
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* 25 days holiday plus options to buy more
* Expenses and project allowances
* Health care cover
* Employee recognition schemes
* Family-friendly support
* Employee benefits and discounts app
* Employee assistance programmes
* Company contributed 6% pension
#J-18808-Ljbffr