Field Site Technician – Civil Testing & Investigations

Hello Recruitment Associates; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Hello Recruitment is seeking a Site Technician for a growing civil engineering business based in Welwyn Garden City. The role involves conducting a wide range of structural investigations and testing to support client projects, with emphasis on accurate data collection and on-site execution.

Key tasks include operating testing equipment, calibrating devices, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with engineers and site managers. Travel and overnight stays may be required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with testing equipment used on site.
• Experience working in field-based environments is essential.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear interest in civil engineering and field operations.
• Able to work outdoors in physically demanding conditions.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and investigations (GPR, coring, Schmidt hammer).
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Follow health and safety regulations on-site.
• Collaborate with engineers and site managers on projects.
• Record and report field data for analysis and records.
• Mentor Trainee Technicians where applicable.

Skills

Operate testing equipment

Field-based experience

Organizational skills

Civil engineering interest

Outdoor/physical work

Communication & teamwork

Travel & overnight stay

Job description

Hello Recruitment is seeking a Site Technician for a growing civil engineering business based in Welwyn Garden City. The role involves conducting a wide range of structural investigations and testing to support client projects, with emphasis on accurate data collection and on-site execution.

Key tasks include operating testing equipment, calibrating devices, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with engineers and site managers. Travel and overnight stays may be required.