Geotechnical Laboratory Technician

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

Geotechnical laboratory technician RSK Group•Castleford, UK

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