CPT Technician

Vinci; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading site investigation company in the UK is seeking a Trainee CPT Technician. This role is site-based and offers an exciting opportunity to travel both domestically and internationally. Responsibilities include operating machinery, liaising with various stakeholders, and being physically active. No prior experience is required as full training will be given. The position comes with competitive pay, allowances for travel, and benefits including healthcare, life assurance, and pensions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension Scheme

Access to Private Healthcare Insurance

Life Assurance (2x salary)

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential for the role.
• Competent in GCSE level (or equivalent qualification) Maths & English.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting.

Responsibilities

• Travel to varied project locations across the UK.
• Operate specialist plant/machinery under supervision.
• Liaise with clients, colleagues, and contractors.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks

Electrical and mechanical skills

Competent in GCSE Maths & English

Good understanding of Microsoft Office

Education

GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee CPT Technician to join Lankelma Ltd on a full-time basis. Working as a part of a friendly, dynamic team of Site Investigation Technicians, the role will be site-based providing you with a great opportunity to travel the UK, and also internationally! Daily duties include travelling to and from varied project locations across the UK to operate specialist plant/machinery with the guidance of the Senior CPT Technician on site, liaising with clients, colleagues, and contractors and preparing equipment for projects. We work on a variety of projects in different environments including on land, nearshore, and rail providing regular opportunities to earn excellent enhancements. No experience is necessary as full training, supervision, and support will be given from day one, so if you don't have any prior experience in the field there's no need to be nervous!

• A Full UK Driving Licence and clean driving record (ability to drive in the UK is essential to the role.)
• A willingness to stay away from home Monday to Friday, paid door-to-door. The applicant must be willing to travel and stay away from home on a weekly basis; typical travel for this position includes 100-200 nights in a hotel each year for work travel.
• An eagerness to learn.
• Electrical and mechanical skills are an asset but not required.
• Competent in GCSE level (or equivalent qualification) Maths & English.
• A good understanding of Microsoft Office applications including Excel.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, moving heavy materials up to 50 lbs., climbing, crawling as well as walking on uneven ground, working long hours in all weather conditions. Please note, all offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years) and a Full UK Driving Licence and on successful completion of a basic health check. We will also complete right to work in the UK record checks. We are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.
• Lankelma are a business unit within the ConeTec Group, Canada. We are a prestigious provider of cone penetration testing and other in situ testing services. Our specialist CPT trucks have been operating worldwide since 1999.
• Competitive salary, plus stay away allowances and other site-based enhancements.
• Pension Scheme
• Access to Private Healthcare Insurance
• Life Assurance (2x salary)
• Share Purchase Scheme - save as you earn!
• Long service awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Overtime opportunities
• And more!