Site Technician

Hello Recruitment Associates; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Hello Recruitment is seeking a Site Technician for a growing civil engineering business based in Welwyn Garden City. The role involves conducting a wide range of structural investigations and testing to support client projects, with emphasis on accurate data collection and on-site execution.

Key tasks include operating testing equipment, calibrating devices, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with engineers and site managers. Travel and overnight stays may be required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with testing equipment used on site.
• Experience working in field-based environments is essential.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear interest in civil engineering and field operations.
• Able to work outdoors in physically demanding conditions.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and investigations (GPR, coring, Schmidt hammer).
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Follow health and safety regulations on-site.
• Collaborate with engineers and site managers on projects.
• Record and report field data for analysis and records.
• Mentor Trainee Technicians where applicable.

Skills

Operate testing equipment

Field-based experience

Organizational skills

Civil engineering interest

Outdoor/physical work

Communication & teamwork

Travel & overnight stay

Job description

Site Technician - Civil Engineering - Welwyn Garden City £28000 to £30000 plus benefits

Hello Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting a Field Based Site Technician for a expanding civil engineeering business based in Welwyn Garden City.

Their services include a wide range of specialist investigations and testing methods, such as:

• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
• PTSI (Pulsed Thermography Structural Inspections)
• Impulse Array & Tomography
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Concrete Condition Survey
• Wall Tie Surveys
• HAC Investigations
• Confined Spaces Inspections
• Coring Investigations
• Schmidt Hammer Investigations
• Trial Pitting
• Foundation Investigations
• Steelwork & Weld Inspections
• Paint Testing
• Load Testing
• Structural Monitoring
• Scour Investigations
• Pontoon & Boat Access
• Drone Surveys
• Access Supply
• Skid Testing
• Concrete Testing
• Ultrasonics

Job Purpose:

The Technician role involves conducting a wide range of structural investigations and testing procedures to support client projects. Technicians ensure accurate data collection and contribute to the smooth execution of site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform testing and investigations, including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), coring, and Schmidt hammer tests.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations on-site.
• Collaborate with engineers and site managers to achieve project goals.
• Record and report field data for further analysis.
• Mentor Trainee Technicians where applicable.

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• Proficiency in operating testing equipment.
• Experience working in field-based environments.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interest in civil engineering and field operations.
• Ability to work in outdoor and physically demanding environments.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight as required.

Desirable Skills and Attributes:

• Full UK driving license.
• Basic knowledge of testing equipment or site operations.
• Certifications in NDT or related techniques.
• Experience with data entry and report preparation.

This role is very much open to an enthusiastic person most likely from a construction background who is open to a new opportunity. The salary range is £28000 to £30000 for this immediate start.