Senior Geotechnical Site Technician

ZipRecruiter; Etwall CP; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Derby is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Site Technician for a full-time, permanent position. The role involves conducting geotechnical tests, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with testing procedures. Ideal candidates will have experience in geotechnical testing and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for paid overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical testing.
• Knowledge of site and lab-based geotechnical test methods.

Responsibilities

• Carry out geotechnical site and laboratory testing.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated and functioning correctly.
• Maintain good site working practice.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Job description

Job Description

Blue Arrow Derby are proud to be working in partnership with our client based in Derby, they are looking to recruit a Senior Geotechnical Site Technician to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.

Salary: £29,725 - £32,800 DOE
Working Hours: 38.75 hours per week - Monday to Friday, primarily site-based with some work at another site. Opportunity for paid overtime, with occasional weekend work required
About the job:

• Carry out geotechnical site and laboratory testing
• Maintaining competency/authorisation for the necessary range of test procedures
• Ensure equipment is in current calibration and pre-test checks are completed
• Ensure that test equipment is checked regularly and functioning correctly, and that any failures, defects or damage is reported
• Use and maintain equipment with all due care and ensure that weekly checks are carried out
• Ensure that all necessary test information, results and QC data are recorded in the manner required by current procedures
• Maintain good site working practice at all times

Previous experience/qualifications required:

• Experience in geotechnical testing
• Knowledge and experience of site and lab-based geotechnical test methods
• The ability to support training and development of other technicians
• Ability to calibrate test equipment
• Motivated and focussed, with a positive outlook/approach
• Be able to work with a varied workload
• Communication is key for this role; you will be able to make an impact and work well within a team
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Holds CSCS card

How do I apply for the Senior Geotechnical Site Technician role?
If you are interested in the above role and feel you can meet the above requirements - we would love to hear from you as soon as possible. We please ask all applications are made via the click apply button, and we will aim to process your application as quickly and as efficiently as possible.

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