Geotechnical Technician

RSK Group; Washington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical ground investigation company is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join their accredited laboratory in Washington. The successful candidate will perform essential testing on soil and materials and ensure high safety standards while supporting laboratory operations. Candidates should have strong numeracy, literacy skills, and relevant lab experience.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Option to buy childcare vouchers

Regular training and career development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a geotechnical or materials testing lab required.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills to write clearly and accurately.
• Ability to manage manual handling of heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical tests on soil, rock, and aggregate samples.
• Kalibrate and maintain technical equipment.
• Maintain a clean laboratory environment.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

IT skills

Team player

Education

5+ GCSEs including English, Maths and Science

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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Ian Farmer Associates (1998) Ltd, a member of RSK Group Ltd, is a geotechnical ground investigation company. Due to increasing workload an exciting opportunity has become available for a Laboratory Technician to join the team in the Washington UKAS accredited geotechnical soil and materials laboratory.

Suitable candidates will need to be able to demonstrate previous laboratory experience in this field.

Key roles and responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities associated with this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performing a variety of physical tests on soil, rock and aggregate samples to the highest level of safety and quality standards.
• Develop an understanding of the test methods and why samples are tested.
• Assisting in the calibration and maintenance of all technical equipment.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory environment.
• Ensuring the quality of work produced is to high standards and tested in a timely manner.
• Sample receipt, storage and disposal.

Required experience:

• 5+ GCSEs including English, Maths and Science.
• Previous experience in a geotechnical or materials testing lab.
• Good numeracy and literacy: able to write clearly and accurately.
• Good IT skills, especially the use of MS Excel.

There will be lots of manual handling involved in the role and will require moving heavy items on a frequent basis.

Person specification:

• Organised with a methodical approach
• Good team player
• Good level of literacy and numeracy

Salary and benefits:

• Salary – Commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• The option to buy childcare vouchers
• Regular training and career development

The company prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, allowing employees to reach their full potential.

RSK is committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain.

RSK is an equal opportunities employer.

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