Field Technician

Igne Group Ltd; Yate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Company pension

Life insurance (3x salary) & sick pay

Health cash plan & medical cashback

Annual leave buy & sell scheme

Cycle to Work / Green Vehicle schemes

Long service awards

Job summary

Igne Group Limited is seeking a Field Technician to join the Construction Materials Testing Division in the Bristol area. The role involves hands-on ground and soil sampling on construction projects and testing in-situ, with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The successful candidate will have a clean UK driving licence, good written and verbal communication, and the willingness to work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• Clean UK driving licence is essential.
• CSCS card is desirable.

Responsibilities

• On-site sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt.
• Complete test sheets and enter data on tablets.
• Liaise with senior staff on work schedules and testing procedures.
• Follow in-house quality assurance systems.
• Maintain high health and safety standards in line with policy.

Skills

Clean UK driving licence

Strong communication skills

Job description

Igne is seeking a Field Technician to join the Construction Materials Testing Division in the Bristol. But if you re picturing a sterile lab and a white coat, this isn t that kind of role! Instead, you ll be working hands-on with ground and soil samples, using the latest technology to help our construction sector clients identify cost-effective solutions for their building projects.,

• 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
• 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 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., Clean UK driving licence
• You will need good communication skills - both written and verbal
• Manual handling and physical activity are daily requirements samples can weigh in excess of 15kg
• You must be confident 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
• £28,000 per annum
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Company pension, life insurance (3x salary) & sick pay
• Health cash plan & medical cashback
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme
• Ongoing training & development
• Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle & Home/Tech schemes
• High street discounts & long service awards

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