Field Crew Operative

Socotec Uk & Ireland; Ledston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Socotec UK & Ireland is seeking a Field Crew Operative based in Leeds, working on wastewater and water projects across the UK. You'll install, calibrate and maintain flow monitors and water-quality instruments, often in confined spaces or river environments, supporting your Field Crew Leader.

Travel across the UK is common; accommodation and meals are paid, and training is provided to develop your technical skills and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Flexibility towards hours and working away from home; accommodation and meals paid by the company.
• Ability to work well within a team and with a variety of people, as our teams swap and change.
• Strong work ethic, positive and can-do attitude.
• Comfortable working around raw sewage and in confined spaces.
• Clean and valid driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Install and retrieve monitoring equipment at client sites
• Conduct calibrations, collect water samples, and ensure accurate field measurements
• Perform in-situ equipment calibration and maintain project documentation
• Follow all company procedures and safety protocols
• Survey client infrastructure and maintain company equipment
• Participate in training programs and special projects

Skills

Flexible hours & travel

Teamwork

Initiative

Confined spaces

Sewage exposure

Driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Job Description

Field Crew Operative - Leeds

We are seeking to recruit Field Crew Operatives, based from our office in Leeds (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.

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.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• 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

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• 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

Salary: £27,976 per annum, depending on experience plus enhancements for evenings and weekends.

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.