Pile Test Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus up to £6,000

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Company Training

Pension

Nationwide travel

Overnight stays

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking a Structural Testing Technician to travel to sites across the UK, with weekly away-from-home stays. The role requires an HGV Class 2 licence and a mechanically minded approach.

You’ll perform static load testing and operate the lorry-mounted crane, with travel nationwide and overnight stays as needed. The position offers a base salary of £36,000, with a performance bonus up to £6,000, Monday to Friday, 40 hours, and overtime opportunities on

Qualifications

• Must have a HGV Class 2 Licence.
• Mechanically minded with practical aptitude.
• Willing to stay away from home on a weekly basis (Mon–Fri).
• Ex Forces candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Drive an HGV to sites across the UK and set up structural pile load tests.
• Carry out static load testing and record technical data.
• Site-based field role with Monday to Friday work and some weekend overtime.

Skills

HGV licence

Mechanically minded

Willing to travel

Ex Forces welcome

Job description

Structural Testing Technician (HGV licence needed)

Homebased, traveling sites across the UK (including weekly stay away from home)

Candidates must be based from a commutable distance of Derby, Nottingham Mansfield, Newark, Hucknall, Long Eaton, Beeston, West Bridgford, Ilkeston

Pay & Benefits:

• £36,000
• Performance Bonus (up to £6,000)
• Mon - Fri, 40hrs
• Overtime Available (Weekends)
• 25 Days Holiday
• Bank Holidays
• Company Training
• Qualification
• Pension
• Nationwide travel
• Overnight stays

Exciting opportunity for someone looking for a new challenge in their career and join a company that offer a varied role with full industry training provided and qualifications.

On offer is a role that no day will be the same and where you will have autonomy as you travel to different sites across the UK

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering business operating at the forefront of structural and infrastructure testing across the UK. The company works on high-profile projects including major stadiums, large commercial structures, and critical infrastructure, delivering essential safety and strength testing that underpins some of the country's most important builds.

The day to day responsibilities will be to perform static load testing, driving HGV vehicle to sites, erection of the test using the lorry mounted crane, undertaking site work using the automated pile testing equipment at customer sites. In this role you will be required to stay away from home on a weekly basis from Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will be someone who holds a HGV Class 2 Licence, mechanically minded and happy with stay away from home.

Ex Forces candidates are encouraged to apply and will be offered training.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer.

The Role:

• Driving an HGV to sites across the UK and setting up structural pile load tests using lorry mounted crane equipment
• Carrying out static load testing using automated pile testing systems and recording technical data
• Site based field role working Monday to Friday with some weekend overtime opportunities

The Person:

• Must have a HGV licence (Class 2)
• with confidence operating vehicles and associated equipment
• Mechanically minded/ experience (college, apprenticeship or part time hobby)
• Happy with stay away om home on a weekly basis (Monday to Friday)

Reference Number: BBBH279172

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.