Geo-Environmental Technician in Taunton)

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 responsible for:

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 hold a full UK driving licence (as travelling to sites will be frequent), be commutable or living in the Taunton area, have a degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, earth sciences or a similar relevant subject, have a full right to work in the UK and be willing to work in all demanding conditions.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.