Field Technician

Igne Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Field Technician to join their dynamic team in a hands-on role that involves testing soil and construction materials. This exciting opportunity allows you to work outdoors and contribute to major building projects while receiving full training, regardless of prior experience. With a focus on health and safety, you'll be responsible for sampling and testing materials, ensuring quality assurance, and liaising with senior staff. Enjoy competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a supportive work environment that values equality and inclusion. If you're motivated and eager to learn, this could be the perfect start to your career.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Continual training and development

Death in service scheme

Overtime available after 40 hours

Qualifications

• Clean UK driving licence is essential for this role.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team are required.

Responsibilities

• On-site sampling and testing of construction materials like soils and concrete.
• Completion of test sheets and data entry onto tablets.

Skills

Good communication skills

Manual handling

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

IGNE is seeking a Field Technician to join the Aston Clinton team! But, if you re picturing a pristine lab, white coats, and microscopes, think again. This isn t your typical laboratory job. At IGNE we test ground and soil samples using cutting-edge technology to help our construction clients build smarter and more cost-effective solutions for their building projects. It s hands-on, practical work that plays a crucial role in major building projects.

No previous experience? No problem! If you re motivated, eager to learn, and meet the criteria below, we d love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in a dynamic, reputable organisation with exciting growth plans.

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 and also those without experience as full training will be provided. What we 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Your Qualifications:

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Essential:

• Clean UK driving licence
• Good communication skills - both written and verbal
• Manual handling and physical activity are daily requirements; samples can weigh in excess of 15kg
• Confidence to work in a team environment
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to organise your own workload

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a UKAS accredited testing environment in a similar role
• Knowledge of testing standards and processes
• CSCS card

Salary & Benefits:

• Basic salary is GBP26,000 - GBP32,000 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

We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant; we recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference. We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and be able to be themselves, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are core to our company culture and integral to the success of our business. We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained and dedicated mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available for all employees to speak to for any support they need.

We believe in the development of our talent, which is why at Igne, you will have many opportunities for training and development within your role.