Trainee Field Technician

Igne; Daventry; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £28,000 per annum salary

Overtime paid after 40 hours

33 days’ holiday

Continual training & development

Maternity & Paternity Pay

Medical Cashback Plan

Death in Service scheme

Real Living Wage Employer

Job summary

Igne is seeking Trainee Field Technicians to join its Construction Materials Testing Division in Daventry. This outdoor, hands-on role requires no prior experience and offers training from seasoned engineers and technicians.

A full UK driving licence is essential, and you will work on-site collecting soil and material samples and performing in-situ tests. You’ll learn testing procedures, data entry on tablets, and QA processes while contributing to safe, efficient field operations in a

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• On-site sampling and testing of soils and construction materials.
• Liaising with senior staff on schedules and testing procedures.
• Adherence to in-house quality assurance and health & safety policies.

Responsibilities

• On-site sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt.
• Complete test sheets and data entry onto tablets.
• Coordinate with senior staff on work schedules and testing procedures.
• Maintain high health and safety standards per policies.
• Support team with testing tasks and data recording.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Manual handling

Self-motivated

Organised

CSCS card (desirable)

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Looking for a career that gets you outdoors, hands‑on and learning from day one? Igne is seeking Trainee Field Technicians to join its Construction Materials Testing Division in Daventry. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to begin a hands‑on career in construction materials testing - no prior experience required. A willingness to work outdoors and a full UK driving licence are essential. As a Trainee Field Technician, you will work on‑site obtaining various soil and construction material samples and carrying out in‑situ testing. You’ll be supported by experienced technicians, engineers, and project managers, gaining valuable technical skills and industry knowledge in a fast‑paced environment. If you are looking for a role that provides a strong foundation for someone eager to grow and progress as a Trainee Field Technician, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• On‑site sampling and testing of various construction materials, e.g., soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt
• Completion of test sheets and data entry onto tablets
• Liaising with senior members of staff on work schedules and testing procedures
• Working within in‑house quality assurance systems
• Maintaining high levels of health and safety in line with company policies

Your Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

What We’re Looking For

• Clean UK driving licence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to carry out manual handling and physical tasks - samples can weigh over 20 kg
• Confidence working in a team environment
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to organise your own workload
• Previous experience in a UKAS‑accredited testing environment (desirable)
• Knowledge of testing standards and processes (desirable)
• CSCS card (desirable)

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £28,000 per annum
• Overtime available after 40 hours and at weekends, paid at enhanced rates
• 33 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Continual training and development
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Medical Cashback Plan
• Death in Service scheme
• Real Living Wage Employer

We are part of Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies with over 350 years of combined experience, providing a one‑stop‑shop for pre‑and post‑construction services. Igne’s six service categories are: geo‑environmental, unexploded ordnance risk mitigation, ground investigation, construction materials testing, drilling specialists, and geothermal energy solutions.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference. We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are central to our culture and success. We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available to support employees whenever needed.

Igne is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

As part of our commitment to health, safety and wellbeing, all successful candidates will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol screening process before employment commences. Employees are also subject to random and for‑cause drug and alcohol testing during employment in accordance with our Drug and Alcohol Policy.