Geotechnical Laboratory Technician

Rsk Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits programme including短

Private health care

Mental health support

Discounted gym memberships

Full training and development provided

Job summary

RSK Group Bristol invites applications for a Geotechnical Laboratory Technician to join Structural Soils. You will perform soil tests such as water content, Atterberg limits, particle size distribution, and particle density.

You will record data, follow standard test methods, calibrate equipment, maintain a clean lab, and support sample storage. Full training provided; permanent role with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical testing laboratory preferred.
• Organised and methodical with good numeracy.
• Team player with attention to detail.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 kg and stand for periods.

Responsibilities

• Carry out soil testing and sample analysis according to standard test methods.
• Record test data accurately for analysis.
• Conduct routine geotechnical tests and operate procedures.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Record data and perform basic calculations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Assist in documentation and storage of samples.
• Identify and report deviations from procedures.

Skills

Soil testing

Water content

Atterberg limits

Particle size distribution

Particle density

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Geotechnical Laboratory technician RSK Group Bristol, UK

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

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

Permanent