Soils Laboratory Technician (UK Based)
1. Full-time
2. Level of experience: Professional
3. What we promise 1: Being part of the energy transition
4. Organisation: Offshore Energy
5. Region: UK
6. What we ask of you 3: A pro-active attitude
7. What we ask of you 1: Continuous personal development
8. Disciplines: Other
9. What we promise 2: Not your average 9-to-5
10. What we promise 3: Plenty of room for personal development
11. What we ask of you 2: Eager to learn
Company Description
Gardline Limited is part of the Boskalis group of companies. Working at Gardline is about exploration. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to explore your career and find innovative and relevant solutions for complex projects.
For a business to succeed, it needs the right people, with the right skills and values. We seek exceptional individuals who champion our values-based culture and team spirit. Here at Gardline, we are committed to each and every one of our staff members worldwide. We empower our staff to gain new skills, bring new ideas to the table, to grow and develop. Together!
Job Description
Make your mark as a Soils Laboratory Technician at Gardline!
As a Soils Laboratory technician you will be running tests in our dedicated and recently expanded advanced testing laboratory.
Your responsibilities include:
12. Processing and QC of advanced laboratory testing
13. To run advanced laboratory testing such as effective stress triaxials, direct simple shear, CRS, and interface ring shear
14. To provide training for both testing and calibration
15. Assist in processing Laboratory test results for relevant tests - Consolidation testing, effective stress tests, DSS, Cyclic Testing, Resonant Column.
16. Execute geotechnical laboratory testing programs
Your qualities
You can make your mark as a Soils Laboratory Technician if you have:
17. Ability to become familiar with testing procedures and standards
18. An A Level or higher in Geology or a science related subject
19. Experience running advanced tests in a geotechnical laboratory such as:
Essential: Consolidation testing ( Incremental oedometer and constant rate of strain ), direct shearbox and unconsolidated undrained triaxial.
Desirable: Effective stress triaxial, direct simple shear and ring shear
20. Ability to work closely with others in a fast paced environment
21. IT literate, with a high level of competence with the Microsoft Office suite
22. Communicates; in a clear, open and honest way and encourages constructive feedback
23. Attention to detail, self motivated, and can show initiative
Qualifications
What you can expect
24. A range of benefits:In addition to your salary and flexible work arrangements, you will receive an annual leave entitlement 22 days, increasing in line with length of service, a salary sacrifice pension scheme*, access to private healthcare through Bupa* as well as cycle to work* and eye test schemes *
25. Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realise your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities be that onshore or offshore. Being part of Gardline and the Boskalis Group provides access to a vast range of opportunities across the globe!
26. A warm welcome:We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Gardline!
* Where applicable (dependent on contract type)
Additional Information
Extra information
27. A full drivers’ license would be advantageous.
28. Where you will work: Endeavour House, Admiralty Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3NG
29. Fulltime job: The position of Soils Laboratory Technician is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week.
30. Procedure: All you need to do to apply for a job is to complete the online application process and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application, you will receive a confirmation email. If both sides are happy to proceed after interview(s), we will make you an offer to join Gardline. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure, we warmly welcome you to our organisation.
Interested?
Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.
Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies
We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies. In general, we don’t appreciate acquisition, and this also applies to Boskalis colleagues or associated Boskalis companies.