Geo-Environmental Technician

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

Job summary

A leading company in the ground investigation industry is seeking a Geo-Environmental Technician in Taunton. This role is ideal for recent graduates with relevant degrees, offering a competitive salary and training opportunities. You will work closely with specialists on outdoor projects, developing skills in a challenging environment.

Benefits

Company benefits

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required for site visits.
• Willingness to work outdoors in demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Taking soil samples for assessment.
• Monitoring groundwater and gases.
• Conducting contamination analysis and soakaway testing.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in Geology

Degree in Geoscience

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Geography

Degree in Earth Science

Job description

Geo-Environmental Technician

Location: Taunton

Reference: BY1855

Salary: £24,000 – £27,000

Are you a recent graduate with a degree in geology, geoscience, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, geography, or earth science? This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a team and gain experience in the ground investigation industry, developing skills to kickstart your career.

The successful Geo-Environmental Technician will be responsible for:

1. Taking soil samples for assessment.
2. Monitoring groundwater and gases.
3. Conducting contamination analysis and soakaway testing.
4. Performing groundwork and assisting geotechnical engineers on various projects.
5. Working outdoors in all weather conditions, with physical tasks including lifting and heavy-duty work.

The role offers:

1. A competitive starting salary (£24,000 – £27,000).
2. Training and the chance to work among a team of geotechnical specialists.
3. The opportunity to develop skills and apply your educational knowledge.
4. Outdoor projects with challenging technical prospects.
5. Company benefits and pension scheme.

To be considered, candidates should hold a full UK driving license (due to frequent site visits), be based in or near Taunton, possess a relevant degree, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to work in demanding outdoor conditions.

For more information or to apply for this or other engineering/remediation roles, please contact Beth Young at [e-mail] or call 01792 957381. Visit our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk for more vacancies. This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment operates as a recruitment agency for this role.