Field Crew Operative

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (with option to buy)

Electric car scheme (where applicable)

Employee recognition programmes

Family-friendly support

Exclusive retail discounts

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Disability Confident accreditation

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is seeking a Field Crew Operative for our Coventry base, with travel across the UK. You will install and maintain flow monitors, water quality instrumentation and samplers in sewers and rivers, supporting water utilities projects.

Training is provided, no prior experience required, and there is regular site work including nights and some weekends. A driving licence and flexibility are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Flexibility towards hours and away from home; accommodation and meals paid by the company.
• Willingness to work nights and some infrequent weekends as required.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in varied environments.
• Comfortable working around raw sewage and in confined spaces.
• Clean and valid driving licence; right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Field Operations - Install and retrieve monitoring equipment at client sites.
• Data Collection - Calibrations, water sampling, and field measurements.
• Quality Assurance - In-situ calibration and maintain project documentation.
• Safety Compliance - Follow company procedures and safety protocols.
• Asset Management - Survey client infrastructure and maintain equipment.
• Professional Development - Participate in training programs and projects.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Work ethic

Confined spaces

Sewage environment

Driving licence

Right to work UK

Job description

Company Description

About Monitoring and Surveying

SOCOTEC’s Monitoring and Surveying teams deliver market-leading monitoring, surveying and data collection services across the UK. With over 30 years of experience, we support major infrastructure, construction, utilities and environmental projects through land and utility surveying, gas and asset surveys, flow and water quality monitoring, and advanced geotechnical and structural monitoring. Using industry-leading technology and real-time data, we help clients reduce risk, protect critical assets and make safe, informed decisions. Our people-focused, can-do culture puts safety, quality and customer excellence at the heart of everything we do.

What's in it for you?

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Job Description

Field Crew Operative - Coventry

We are seeking to recruit Field Crew Operatives, based from our office in Coventry (working throughout the UK). As a Field Crew Operative, you will work with teams on various wastewater and water projects around the UK & Ireland. The Field Crew Operative will be part of a small team installing and maintaining flow monitors, water quality instrumentation and auto-samplers into sewer pipes and rivers around the UK.

The work you do will contribute to improving our environment; you will be helping water companies to manage their sewer networks, and this will help to prevent flooding, reduce pollution and improve the health of rivers and bathing waters.

Typical Day of a Field Crew Operative

Your typical day will involve visiting various sites where you will support your Field Crew Leader in setting up safely and then carry out the installation, calibration or removal of our equipment – which is usually located inside a confined space or a river environment. This will include lifting and carrying equipment from the vehicle to the specified site.

Training

We provide comprehensive training to ensure you succeed in this role - no prior experience necessary. Our training programme covers equipment operation, safety protocols, confined space procedures, and technical skills development.

Responsibilities

• Field Operations - Install and retrieve monitoring equipment at client sites
• Data Collection - Conduct calibrations, collect water samples, and ensure accurate field measurements
• Quality Assurance - Perform in-situ equipment calibration and maintain project documentation
• Safety Compliance - Follow all company procedures and safety protocols
• Asset Management - Survey client infrastructure and maintain company equipment
• Professional Development - Participate in training programs and special projects

Travel across the UK is very common. Candidates must be open to working away from home during the week and accommodate night or evening shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Flexibility towards hours and working away from home (accommodation and meals are paid for by the company). A flexible approach to working at night and some infrequent weekend work, is crucial
• Ability to work well within a team and with a variety of different people, as our teams swap and change
• Strong work ethic, positive and can-do attitude and ability to use your own initiative when faced with problems
• Comfortable working around raw sewage and in confined spaces
• Clean and valid driving licence
• Right to work in the UK

Additional Information

Why SOCOTEC?

Join a thriving community of over 2,000 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. At SOCOTEC UK, we're not just delivering services - we're shaping the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation.

What sets us apart? Our people. We've built our reputation on attracting exceptional talent like you and empowering them to deliver excellence at every turn. Our comprehensive range of TIC services means you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects that truly matter.

In this role, you won't just be another employee - you'll be a key player in our continued success story. Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of building a safer, more sustainable world, while you grow your career alongside some of the industry's finest professionals.

Your Career, Your Way

Build a traditional career path or explore opportunities across multiple disciplines - all within SOCOTEC. Your choice, your direction.

Work Your Way

Local, national, or global projects. Office-based, remote, or hybrid. We offer the flexibility that empowers you to perform at your best.

Committed to Your Growth

From day one, you'll have access to comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs. We support every step of your professional journey. #YouGrowWeGrow

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. 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 all of our business operations.