Geo-Environmental Technician

Penguin Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to join a dynamic team as a Geo-Environmental Technician. This role offers a chance to develop essential skills in the ground investigation industry while working on diverse outdoor projects. You will be involved in taking soil samples, monitoring groundwater, and conducting contamination analysis, all while receiving training from experienced geotechnical specialists. This permanent position provides a competitive starting salary and benefits, making it an ideal launchpad for your engineering career. If you're ready to embrace challenges and grow in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Benefits

Pension Scheme

Training Provided

Exciting Outdoor Projects

Qualifications

• Degree in geology or related field is essential.
• Full UK driving licence required for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Taking soil samples and conducting groundwater monitoring.
• Carrying out contamination analysis and assisting geotechnical engineers.
• Working outdoors in various conditions and lifting heavy materials.

Skills

Soil Sampling

Groundwater Monitoring

Contamination Analysis

Heavy Lifting

Education

Degree in Geology

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Degree in Earth Sciences

Job description

Geo-Environmental Technician

Location: Taunton

Reference: BY1798

Salary: £24,000 - £27,000

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate with a background in geotechnical, geo-environmental, earth science and/or ground investigation to join a South West based team on a range of projects. You'll be provided with the opportunity to work closely with the team and step into the ground investigation industry, developing skills and kickstarting your career.

This Geo-Environmental Technician role offers:

1. A great starting salary (£24,000 - £27,000)
2. Exciting work amongst a team of geotechnical specialists, with training provided.
3. The opportunity to develop skills and apply educational knowledge.
4. Outdoor projects with plenty of technically challenging prospects.
5. Company benefits and pension scheme.

The successful Geo-Environmental Technician will be:

1. Taking soil samples for assessment.
2. Groundwater and gas monitoring.
3. Carrying out contamination analysis and soakaway testing.
4. Carrying out groundwork and assisting geotechnical engineers on projects.
5. Working outdoors in all conditions, with lifting and heavy duty conditions to acknowledge.

To be considered for this Geo-Environmental Technician role you should:

1. Hold a full UK driving licence (as travelling to sites will be frequent).
2. Be commutable or living in the Taunton area.
3. Have a degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, earth sciences or a similar relevant subject.
4. Have a full right to work in the UK.
5. Be willing to work in all demanding conditions.

If you are interested in this or other Engineering/Remediation roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.