Geotechnical Lab Technician | Full Training & Benefits

Rsk Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits programme

Private health care

Mental health support

Discounted gym memberships

Full training and development provided

Job summary

RSK Group in Castleford, UK invites applications for a Geotechnical Laboratory Technician to join Structural Soils, a member of the RSK Group. You will perform soil tests and record data in a collaborative lab environment.

The role covers testing soil properties (water content, Atterberg limits, PSD, density), calibrating equipment, and maintaining a safe, well-organised laboratory. Full training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in soil testing (water content, Atterberg limits, PSD, density).
• Accurate data recording and reporting.
• Lift up to 20 kg and stand when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out soil tests using standard methods.
• Record test data accurately for analysis.
• Carry out routine geotechnical tests per SOPs.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment.
• Record data and perform basic calculations.
• Keep work area clean and safe.
• Assist in sample documentation and storage.
• Identify and report procedure deviations.

Skills

Soil testing

Team player

Literacy & numeracy

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

RSK Group in Castleford, UK invites applications for a Geotechnical Laboratory Technician to join Structural Soils, a member of the RSK Group. You will perform soil tests and record data in a collaborative lab environment.

The role covers testing soil properties (water content, Atterberg limits, PSD, density), calibrating equipment, and maintaining a safe, well-organised laboratory. Full training and development opportunities are provided.