Field Technician

SOCOTEC UK Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Field Technician, where you will engage in the physical testing of construction materials on-site and in laboratories. This role requires significant physical activity and offers a chance to work outdoors in various weather conditions. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence, ensuring safety and quality in every task. With a competitive salary and a variety of benefits, including flexible holiday options and employee recognition programs, this position provides a fantastic opportunity for personal and professional growth. Become part of a large team of experts and contribute to building a safer and more sustainable world.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Family friendly support

Employee benefits and discounts app

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to various tasks.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sampling and testing of construction materials.
• Collect materials for laboratory testing and liaise with the team.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Field Technician, SOCOTEC, Coventry

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Infrastructure division. SOCOTEC is the UK’s largest independent construction materials testing division, delivering seven million tests a year to more than 5,000 clients either in our laboratories or on-site. SOCOTEC offers the widest range of testing, inspection and certification services in the UK. Our sampling and testing methods are based upon current British and European standards and are accredited by UKAS.

We’re looking for a Field Technician to undertake the physical testing of concrete, soils, aggregates and bituminous mixtures both at client sites and within our laboratories. The role involves significant physical activity including manual handling of samples up to 20kg, as well as working outdoors on construction sites in all weathers.

This role involves:

• Sampling and testing of construction materials
• Collection of materials for laboratory testing
• Liaising with line manager and admin team
• Undertake tasks in line with the company QHSE protocol

Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Able to work as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Self-motivated and able to organise own workload
• Health & Safety focused

SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of an 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

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.