Insitu Testing Technician

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Insitu Testing Technician to join their Geotechnical team. You will conduct specialist in-situ testing and monitoring on various projects, ensuring quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates have experience in borehole tests and site supervision. The role offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus options to buy more

Health care cover

Employee benefits and discounts app

6% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in site supervision of drilling projects.
• Familiarity with ground displacement instrumentation.
• Commitment to high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist in-situ testing and monitoring.
• Ensure high standards of quality and safety.
• Work independently and as part of a small field testing team.

Skills

Proficiency in borehole tests

Gas monitoring instrumentation

Ability to work in a team

Management skills

Tools

Borehole permeability tests

Hydraulic piezometers

High-pressure dilatometer

Job description

Our client is a large multi-national contractor specializing in geotechnical and environmental engineering, offering site investigations, design, and construction. Established for over 100 years and employing more than 2000 employees, they are one of the leading contractors providing comprehensive services across the UK. They pride themselves on innovation, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Insitu Testing Technician to join our client's dynamic Geotechnical team. This permanent role offers the chance to work on a variety of unique projects nationwide. As a reliable, flexible, and driven individual, you will conduct specialist in-situ testing and monitoring, ensuring high standards of quality and safety.

Key Highlights:

• Become a vital member of our Geotechnical team, contributing to diverse projects
• Develop skills in specialist in-situ testing and monitoring techniques
• Balance proactive independence with strong teamwork

Preferred Requirements:

• Proficiency in borehole tests, gas monitoring instrumentation, standpipes, vibrating wire, pneumatic and hydraulic piezometers, hydrostatic profile gauges, sample collection, Pressuremeter testing, and high-pressure dilatometer
• Ability to work within a small field testing team to develop skills in specialist testing techniques
• Experience in site supervision of drilling projects, including logging samples, photographing and sub-sampling cores, and data entry
• Familiarity with borehole permeability tests, groundwater and gas monitoring data collection, and ground displacement instrumentation
• Proficiency in collecting water and gas samples from boreholes and maintaining accurate records

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding and experience in geotechnical industry practices
• Excellent management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work in accordance with UKAS standards

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus options to buy more
• Expenses and project allowances
• Health care cover
• Employee recognition schemes
• Family-friendly support
• Employee benefits and discounts app
• Employee assistance programmes
• Company contributed 6% pension