Field Technician

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction services company is seeking a Field Technician in Barnsley to test ground and soil samples on-site. The ideal candidate will possess a clean UK driving license and strong communication skills. Salary ranges from £27,000 to £33,000 per annum, with opportunities for overtime and extensive training. Join an innovative team committed to quality and safety.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Continual training and development

Death in service scheme

Qualifications

• Clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Previous experience in a UKAS accredited testing environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of testing standards and processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• On-site sampling and testing of various construction materials.
• Liaising with senior members of staff on work schedules.
• Maintaining high levels of health and safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Manual handling

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Field Technician to join a well-established company!

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Salary: Competitive Salary of £27,000 - £33,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience.
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire.


About The Company:

Part of a large Group, which is a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within their respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience. A one-stop-shop for pre- and post-construction services. The companies six service categories are: geo-environmental, unexploded ordnance risk mitigation, ground investigation, construction materials testing, specialist drilling and geothermal energy solutions.

About The Role:

The company is seeking a Field Technician within the Construction Materials Testing Division to join their Barnsley team. But, if you’re imagining working in a sterile environment with a white coat, this is not the laboratory role for you! They test ground and soil samples with the very latest technology to support their construction sector clients to find cost-effective solutions for their building projects.

This role will involve working out on site obtaining various soil and construction material samples and testing them in-situ. Consideration will be given to experienced field technicians. What they do need is for you to have a clean UK driving license and a desire to work outdoors in all weathers. This is a full-time job with excellent rates of pay and overtime (both in the week and over the weekend), and the opportunity to work in an exciting and growing sector along with excellent career opportunities.

If you want to join an innovative, fast paced and dedicated team who are making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities Include:

• On-site sampling and testing of various construction materials e.g., soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt
• Completion of test sheets and data entry onto tablets
• Liaising with senior members of staff on work schedules and testing procedures
• Working within in-house quality assurance systems
• Maintain high levels of health and safety in line with company policies

Candidate Requirements:

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Clean UK driving licence (Essential)
• You will need good communication skills - both written and verbal (Essential)
• Manual handling and physical activity are daily requirements – samples can weigh in excess of 15kg (Essential)
• You must be confident to work in a team environment (Essential)
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to organise your own workload (Essential)
• Previous experience in a UKAS accredited testing environment in a similar role (Desirable)
• Knowledge of testing standards and processes (Desirable)
• CSCS card (Desirable)

Company Benefits:

• Salary is £27,000 - £33,000 per annum depending on the level of experience. Overtime is available after 40 hours and weekends at enhanced rates
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Continual training and development
• Death in service scheme


If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.