Graduate Ground Investigation Technician

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the South West is seeking a Graduate Ground Investigation Technician to join their geotechnical team. This role offers a fantastic starting salary and the chance to develop essential skills through hands-on experience in various outdoor projects. Ideal for recent graduates with relevant degrees, this position provides an excellent opportunity to kick-start your career in ground investigation.

Benefits

Company benefits

Pension scheme

Training provided

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required for site travel.
• Willingness to work outdoors in demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Taking soil samples for assessment.
• Carrying out groundwater and gas monitoring.
• Assisting geotechnical engineers on projects.

Skills

Ground Investigation

Soil Sampling

Contamination Analysis

Gas Monitoring

Education

Degree in Geology

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Degree in Earth Sciences

Job description

Graduate Ground Investigation Technician

Location: Glastonbury

Reference: BY1849

Salary: £24,000 – £27,000

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate with a ground investigation background or degree to join a South West based team of geotechnical and geo-environmental specialists on a range of projects. You’ll be provided with the opportunity to work closely with the team and develop ground investigation skills, a great way to kick-start your career.

This Graduate Ground Investigation Technician role offers:

• A great starting salary (£24,000 – £27,000)
• Exciting work amongst a team of geotechnical specialists, with training provided.
• The opportunity to develop skills and apply educational knowledge.
• Outdoor projects with plenty of technically challenging prospects.
• Company benefits and pension scheme.

The successful Graduate Ground Investigation Technician will be:

• Taking soil samples for assessment.
• Groundwater and gas monitoring.
• Carrying out contamination analysis and soakaway testing.
• Carrying out groundwork and assisting geotechnical engineers on projects.
• Working outdoors in all conditions, with lifting and heavy duty conditions to acknowledge.

To be considered for this Graduate Ground Investigation Technician role you should hold a full UK driving licence (as travelling to sites will be frequent), be commutable or living in the Glastonbury area, have a degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, earth sciences or a similar relevant subject, have a full right to work in the UK and be willing to work in all demanding conditions.

If you are interested in this or other roles Engineering/Remediation roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on [e-mail] or call 01792 957381. We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.