Geology Technician - Field Exploration & Data

imerys; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

25 days holiday

Job summary

Imerys is seeking a Geology Technician to join our UK Hub Exploration Geology Team based at Quarry Close, Nanpean. The role involves hands-on fieldwork, drilling support, logging, sampling and grade control across our operations in St Austell, Cornwall.

You will work alongside experienced geologists, contributing to data collection, interpretation and reporting while developing practical geology experience within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology, Mining Geology, Earth Sciences or related discipline.
• Strong interest in exploration, geology and mineral resources.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Exploration & Drilling Support: prepare and handle drill core; log geological information; measure core recovery; prepare and submit samples for lab testing.
• Geological Activities: support mapping projects; assist with grade control; work with mine geologists and operations teams.
• Data & Reporting: maintain geological records and databases; digitise historical geological information; support geological reporting.

Skills

Geology Enthusiasm

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Manual Handling

Education

Geology degree or related

Tools

Geological data systems

Mapping software

Job description

Imerys is seeking a Geology Technician to join our UK Hub Exploration Geology Team based at Quarry Close, Nanpean. The role involves hands-on fieldwork, drilling support, logging, sampling and grade control across our operations in St Austell, Cornwall.

You will work alongside experienced geologists, contributing to data collection, interpretation and reporting while developing practical geology experience within a global organisation.