Geotechnical Laboratory Technician

Rsk Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; 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

Structural Soils, a member of the RSK Group, is recruiting a Geotechnical Laboratory Technician to join our team in Hemel Hempstead, UK. You will perform soil tests such as water content, Atterberg limits, particle size distribution and density, and record data accurately.

Full training and development are provided; you will work in a supportive team, follow SHEQ procedures, and maintain safe, well-organised laboratory practices as you grow your geotechnical testing career.

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical testing laboratory or interest in a laboratory career.
• Organised and methodical.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Strong literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out testing on soil and samples according to standard test methods.
• Recording accurately the test data produced for analysis.
• Conduct routine geotechnical tests following standard test methods or procedures.
• Calibrate and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
• Adhere to established SHEQ procedures.
• Accurately record data and perform basic calculations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Assist in the documentation and storage of samples.
• Identify and report issues or deviations from procedures.

Skills

Soil testing

Water content

Atterberg limits

Particle size distribution

Particle density

Job description

Structural Soils a member of the RSK Group, have exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Laboratory technician to join their team based in Hemel Hempstead, UK.

We are seeking a technician with experience in testing of soil, e.g. water content, Atteberg limits, particle size distribution, and particle density.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out testing on soil and samples according to standard test methods
• Recording accurately the test data produced for analysis
• Conduct routine geotechnical tests following standard test methods or operating procedures.
• Calibrate and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
• Adhere to established SHEQ procedures.
• Accurately record data and perform basic calculation
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Assist in the documentation and storage of samples.
• Identify and report issues or deviations from procedures.

Person specification:

• Previous geotechnical testing laboratory experience or have an interest in a career as a laboratory technician
• Organised and methodical
• Team player
• Strong communication skills
• Good level of literacy and numeracy
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and sample containers weighing up to 20 kg and if required to stand for short or long periods

Salary and benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• Access to mental health support
• Discounted gym memberships
• Full training and development provided

The RSK Group are an equal opportunities employer

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.