Site Technician / Engineering Technician

AWD online; Leigh, Manchester; Presencial; GBP 29.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

33 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Private health insurance

Group life assurance

Group income protection

Discretionary bonus scheme

Uplifted employer pension contribution

Descripción de la vacante

AWD Online is seeking a hands-on Site Technician / Engineering Technician to work across the UK on varied structures. You will undertake structural investigation, testing and surveying with experienced colleagues, using specialist equipment and on-site data collection.

The role includes training, nationwide travel, occasional nights away and flexible hours. A driving licence is essential, and a strong background in concrete, steel and masonry is expected.

Formación

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Site experience with competence using site tools and equipment.
• Understanding of building fabrics: concrete, steel and masonry.
• Full and valid UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel nationwide, stay away from home and work additional hours as required.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake structural investigations, testing and surveying under supervision.
• Log site data and take clear, accurate notes.
• Assist with data analysis and reporting.
• Operate specialist equipment safely (Ferroscan, covermeters, PUNDIT, Schmidt Hammers, GPR, core drills).
• Ensure work meets relevant standards and client requirements.
• Follow health and safety policies and site procedures.
• Support senior staff and help develop junior colleagues.
• Travel to UK sites and work in varied environments.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Maths

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Educación

NVQ Level 2/3 in Construction or Engineering

Herramientas

Ferroscan

Covermeters

PUNDIT

Schmidt Hammers

GPR

Diamond core drills

Breaker drills

Descripción del empleo

Site Technician / Engineering Technician

A varied UK-wide opportunity for a hands-on technician with experience in a similar site-based role, practical tool and equipment skills and knowledge of concrete, steel and masonry. Full training is provided, with travel, overnight stays and varied working times required.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Test Technician, Site Investigation Technician, Structural Investigation Technician, Structural Testing Technician, Construction Technician, Civil Engineering Technician, Survey Technician, Field Technician, Materials Testing Technician

Benefits include 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays, private health insurance, group life assurance and group income protection.

SALARY: £29,000 to £32,500 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Leigh, Greater Manchester with nationwide travel

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Minimum 40 hours per week, typically 08:00 to 16:30; additional hours, evenings, weekends and nights may be required, sometimes at short notice, with nationwide travel and overnight stays

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an exciting opportunity to work on varied structures across the UK through practical site work and technical learning. The Site Technician / Engineering Technician will undertake structural investigation, testing and surveying alongside experienced colleagues.

The Site Technician / Engineering Technician will use specialist test and survey equipment across site and office-based tasks, supported by internal and external training.

Projects may involve confined spaces, work at height, water, highways and rail environments. The Site Technician / Engineering Technician will record site data, support analysis and reporting, and help senior colleagues develop junior team members.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Site Technician / Engineering Technician include:

• Structural Investigation and Testing: Undertake structural investigations, testing and surveying under instruction from experienced staff
• Site Data and Records: Log site data and take clear, accurate notes to a high standard
• Analysis and Reporting: Assist with analysing data and generating technical reports
• Specialist Equipment and Tools: Use Ferroscan, covermeters, PUNDIT, Schmidt Hammers, GPR, diamond core drills, breaker drills and other relevant equipment safely
• Quality Standards: Produce high-quality work in line with relevant standards, in-house procedures and client requirements
• Health, Safety and Procedures: Follow company health and safety policies, procedures and site requirements
• Team Support and Development: Work effectively as part of a team, support senior staff and help develop junior colleagues
• Nationwide Site Work: Travel to sites across the UK and work in varied environments, including confined spaces, at height, around water, on highways and railways

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Site experience with competence using site tools and equipment
• Proficiency in English and Maths, with strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Understanding of building fabrics, including concrete, steel and masonry
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexible approach to working times when completing jobs
• Full and valid UK Driving Licence
• Strong work ethic, willingness to learn and readiness to support colleagues
• Reliable, punctual and focused approach
• Willingness to travel nationwide, stay away from home and work additional hours, evenings, weekends or nights when required, including at short notice

DESIRABLE

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in a Construction or Engineering subject (or equivalent)
• CSCS
• IPAF
• PASMA
• Confined Spaces training

BENEFITS

• Competitive overtime rates
• 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private health insurance
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Uplifted employer pension contributions

This role requires a DBS Check

JOB REF: AWDO-P15257