Ground Gas Testing Operative

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leader in the independent testing and validation sector as a Ground Gas Testing Operative. This exciting full-time role offers the chance to work remotely while conducting daily site visits, ensuring compliance with British Standards for ground gas protection systems. You'll engage with project managers and contractors to enhance safety on new build sites, conduct inspections, and produce compliance reports. With comprehensive training and opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a significant impact in the construction industry and advance their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programme

Opportunities for accredited qualifications

Flexible working conditions

Daily site visits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a full clean driving license and be detail-oriented.
• Experience or education in the construction industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct verification and compliance analysis on construction sites.
• Produce detailed compliance reports for building certification.
• Implement training schemes for end users on quality assurance.

Skills

Full clean driving license

Understanding of the construction industry

Strong relationship-building skills

Detail-oriented and organized

Good writing and IT skills

Education

Education or experience in construction

CSCS card (or willingness to train)

Tools

Digital tools (e.g., iPads)

Job description

Job Specification: Ground Gas Testing Operative

Location: London or surrounding area: Remote working with daily site visits

Type: Permanent, full-time careers

Are you looking for a career within the rapidly growing area of independent testing and validation of protective systems, related to the Construction industry?

Our client, the UK’s leading specialist in independent testing, validation, and verification of ground gas protection systems, is looking to add to their team with further Testing Operators.

The role of the Testing Operator is to ensure compliance with the British Standard Code of Practice for ground gas protection systems installed in new buildings.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct verification, testing, and compliance analysis on construction sites (residential & commercial).
2. Liaise with project managers, contractors, and site teams, informing them of best practices and how to rectify ill-fitted systems/membranes.
3. Perform inspections using various testing methods to ensure the chosen system has been applied correctly, is working correctly, and meets the required standards for building control.
4. Produce detailed compliance reports for building certification.
5. Implement training schemes for end users, highlighting quality assurance procedures.
6. Use digital tools (e.g., iPads) to document and upload data.

You will need:

1. Full clean driving license (essential).
2. Willingness to work away from home on occasions (most sites are local to your location).
3. Ability to work from home, visiting sites daily.
4. Understanding of the construction industry (education or experience).
5. Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
6. Detail-oriented and organized.
7. Self-motivated and flexible with a willingness to travel.
8. Good writing and IT skills to produce post-site testing reports for use by Head Office and Building control (training given).
9. Possess a valid CSCS card or be willing to train to obtain one.

Training & Development

1. Comprehensive training programme (classroom and on-site).
2. Opportunities to train towards accredited professional qualifications (e.g., PCA, NVQ, CPD).

Summary: This is an excellent opportunity to join a leader in their field, with genuine opportunities to grow with the business, obtain extensive training, and make a real difference to the safety of new build sites in terms of ground gas detection and prevention, as well as the people who work on them.