Trainee Survey Technician

Rise Technical; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist investigative consultancy is seeking a Trainee Survey Technician in Bristol. This role offers a starting salary of £29,000, with extensive travel across the Southwest and South Wales. Full training will be provided, and the ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a clear pathway for progression into technical and management roles within the company.

Benefits

Post-probation salary review

Shared Van

Fuel Card

£25/day Travel Allowance

Advanced Night & Weekend Rates

Full Training & Progression

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Genuine interest in construction and surveying.
• Ability to work hands-on in various site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading, packing, and preparing for site works.
• Travel to sites and assist senior technicians with sampling and testing.
• Take clear and accurate site notes and record technical data.
• Organise and register samples, arrange postage to laboratories.
• Maintain site safety and cleanliness post-project.
• Input data and contribute to technical reports.
• Keep vans and equipment organised and ready for future jobs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Practical skills

Job description

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Position: Trainee Survey Technician

Location: Bristol (Covering Southwest & South Wales)

Salary & Benefits: £29,000 starting salary, Post-probation salary review, Shared Van, Fuel Card, £25/day Travel Allowance, Advanced Night & Weekend Rates, Full Training & Progression

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hardworking and ambitious individual to start their career in construction surveying. Join a specialist investigative consultancy offering full training and a clear pathway for progression into technical and management roles.

Are you practical, detail-focused, and looking to build a career in construction or surveying? Do you want to work for a friendly, close-knit team that values development and teamwork?

This established investigative surveying consultancy has been operating for over 30 years, focusing on building pathology and structural diagnostics. With a strong growth plan, they aim to expand their regional presence, enter new sectors such as bridge inspections, and double their turnover in 3-5 years.

Based out of Bristol, you'll travel extensively across the Southwest, South Wales, and beyond. Your tasks will include assisting senior technicians and managers on-site, preparing for projects, conducting sample collections, taking site notes, and supporting technical data gathering. The role is heavily site-based with substantial travel, and full technical training will be provided to develop your skills from the ground up.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, good attention to detail, and a genuine interest in construction. A full UK driving licence and the desire to develop a long-term career within a growing consultancy are essential.

This is a rare opportunity to start in a trainee position with opportunities to progress into senior technical or management roles as you grow with the business.

The Role:

• Assist with loading, packing, and preparing for site works
• Travel to sites and assist senior technicians with sampling and testing
• Take clear and accurate site notes and record technical data
• Organise and register samples, arrange postage to laboratories
• Maintain site safety and cleanliness post-project
• Input data and contribute to technical reports
• Keep vans and equipment organised and ready for future jobs

The Person:

• A hard-working and detail-focused individual
• Punctual, trustworthy, and eager to learn
• Willing to travel extensively and work hands-on in various site conditions
• Full UK driving licence
• Based within a commutable distance of Bristol