Geotechnical Technician

Ian Farmer Associates (1998) Limited; Washington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical ground investigation company is seeking a Laboratory Technician for their accredited laboratory in Washington. This role involves conducting tests on soil and materials, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have relevant lab experience and qualifications, alongside strong numeracy and compliance skills.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Option to buy childcare vouchers

Regular training and career development

Qualifications

• 5+ GCSEs including English, Maths and Science.
• Previous experience in a geotechnical or materials testing lab required.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical tests on soil, rock, and aggregate samples.
• Assist in the calibration and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment.

Skills

Good numeracy

Good literacy

Attention to detail

Good IT skills

Team player

Education

5+ GCSEs including English, Maths and Science

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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The Vacancy

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.

The Vacancy

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.
• A good eye for detail, diligent in following procedures.
• 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
• Strong communication skills
• 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.

About Us

We are one of the leading ground investigation businesses in the UK. With offices throughout the UK, we can provide our geotechnical and environmental investigation techniques and services to clients throughout the country. These services are offered from each regional location, fully supported by an experienced team of civil engineers and geologists. Services include soil exploration by percussion boring, window sampling and mechanical excavation and rock exploration by rotary drilling and coring. Additionally, specialists are available, including materials technologists and on-site chemists, who can undertake associated testing and monitoring services and in situ tests such as plate loading, California bearing ratio and density, including nuclear density testing.

The company’s materials technology and construction engineering service operates throughout the United Kingdom, undertaking and reporting on structural and condition surveys, BREEAM assessments and asbestos surveys. Its experience includes working on buildings, multistorey car parks, bridges, roads and other structures, such as sludge digesters to determine the effects of ageing, corrosion and degradation on structural stability. The company is approved for working in confined spaces and undertaking in situ testing that includes floor load tests and strain measurements.

Ian Farmer Associates is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace.Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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