Multi-Discipline Field Technician – Ireland

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; Capel Seion; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is seeking a multi-skilled Field Technician for its Infrastructure team, based out of Moyrusk near Belfast, supporting projects across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. You will conduct testing across materials, geotechnical, foundations, structures and pavement disciplines.

This hands-on role requires site inspections, sample handling, data reporting and strict adherence to health and safety standards, with travel to various sites and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Experience of construction / site activities.
• A relevant technical qualification (e.g. NVQ, HNC/HND in a construction/engineering-related discipline) or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience across multiple technician disciplines (materials, foundations, structures or integrity testing) is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, engineers and site teams.
• A full UK driving licence, as travel to various sites will be required.
• A willingness to travel to different sites across Ireland as needed.
• A strong awareness of health & safety practices, ideally holding a valid CSCS card.
• Good IT literacy, with the ability to accurately record data and produce reports.
• A flexible, adaptable approach and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. CSCS, NEBOSH, or specialist testing qualifications) would be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Conducting a variety of testing activities across multiple disciplines, including: materials, geotechnical, foundations, structures and integrity testing
• Involvement in geotechnical and civil drilling activities
• Carrying out site inspections and assessments in line with project and client requirements
• Collecting, preparing and processing samples for laboratory and on-site analysis
• Operating and maintaining a range of testing equipment relevant to different specialisms
• Accurately recording test data and producing clear, timely reports
• Adhering to all health & safety procedures and site-specific requirements at all times
• Liaising professionally with clients, engineers and site teams to understand project needs
• Supporting multiple projects and teams flexibly, adapting quickly to changing priorities
• Ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standards of quality and compliance

Skills

Construction/site activities

Strong communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel

Health & safety awareness

CSCS card

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND in construction/engineering

Job description

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is seeking a multi-skilled Field Technician for its Infrastructure team, based out of Moyrusk near Belfast, supporting projects across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. You will conduct testing across materials, geotechnical, foundations, structures and pavement disciplines.

This hands-on role requires site inspections, sample handling, data reporting and strict adherence to health and safety standards, with travel to various sites and collaboration with