Trainee/Field Technician

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is seeking a Trainee/Field Technician to join their Materials Testing Team. The role involves testing construction materials for compliance with standards and requires strong attention to detail. Benefits include 25 days holiday, an enhanced pension scheme, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday with options to buy more

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Family-friendly support

Employee assistance programs

Enhanced pension scheme

Qualifications

• Dependable and dedicated attitude.
• Ability to follow testing standards and procedures meticulously.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing construction materials.
• Performing daily field testing.
• Collecting samples for laboratory testing.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work alone onsite

Responsible attitude towards equipment

Job description

Are you interested in Materials Testing? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Trainee/Field Technician and play a vital role in our business success.

As our company grows, we are expanding our Teams. We have a great opportunity for a committed Trainee/Field Technician to join our Infrastructure Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are looking for a dependable, dedicated, and flexible Trainee/Field Technician to join our UKAS accredited Materials Team. It is essential that you can thrive both in a team environment and independently. Your main responsibility will be to determine the physical properties of materials such as concrete, earthworks, aggregates, and bituminous mixtures to ensure compliance with specifications. All testing will follow British, European, and American standards, so attention to detail and following procedures are crucial.

The tasks you will undertake include:

• Sampling and testing construction materials
• Performing daily field testing
• Collecting samples for laboratory testing

To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate:

• Ability to work alone onsite
• A responsible attitude towards equipment and vehicle maintenance
• Good communication skills

About Materials Testing

Our Materials Testing Team performs a wide range of testing and compliance services across various construction projects, including highways, railways, airfields, ports, harbours, power stations, sports stadiums, and new build projects in industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. A career in our Materials Testing business offers diverse experiences across key UK Infrastructure assets, allowing you to contribute to the safety and stability of the built environment.

What's in it for you?

Along with a competitive salary, we offer benefits such as 25 days holiday (with options to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family-friendly support, discounts app, employee assistance programs, and an enhanced pension scheme. SOCOTEC UK is proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Why SOCOTEC?

With over 2,000 colleagues across divisions, we deliver world-class testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK. We aim to recruit and retain the best industry talent, and as a Trainee Field Technician, you will be a key contributor to these services.

We support your career development with both transversal and linear pathways, and offer opportunities to work locally, nationally, or globally, in-office or remotely. Your personal and professional growth is our priority. #YouGrowWeGrow

If you believe you can add value to our success, we look forward to your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is our core mission at SOCOTEC. We are committed to social and environmental responsibility and investing in innovative solutions to address these concerns.