Geotechnical Monitoring Technician

SOCOTEC UK Limited ,
Finchampstead, Berkshire

Overview

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a field based Ground Investigation Monitoring Technician to join an enthusiastic team, delivering ground investigation and geotechnical services to a wide range of clients across the UK with the UK's number one testing, inspection and compliance company. Client focused and quality driven, we are a leading provider of Infrastructure Services. Now we need a field based Ground Investigation Monitoring Technician to undertake groundwater and ground gas monitoring and sampling. Salary : £highly competitive + valuable benefits About the role: This is an exciting opportunity for a field based Ground Investigation Monitoring Technician to join an enthusiastic team, delivering ground investigation and geotechnical services to a wide range of clients across the UK with the UK's number one testing, inspection and compliance company. Client focused and quality driven, we are a leading provider of Infrastructure Services. Now we need a field based Ground Investigation Monitoring Technician to undertake groundwater and ground gas monitoring and sampling. You will: * Perform groundwater and gas monitoring plus sampling of standpipes and piezometers on sites across the south of England * Perform monitoring of specialist instrumentation including vibrating wire piezometers, inclinometers, extensometers and data loggers * Act as resident technician on large sites, preparing core samples and assisting the logging engineers. * Occasional delivery / collection of consumables, samples and equipment to and from site in and around the London area. About you: We're looking for a professional, dynamic and motivated individual with ability to work alone and as part of a team. Communicative, organised, flexible and committed, you must also have: * Full and clean UK driving licence * Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. * Mobility and flexibility in a physically demanding work environment * Awareness of construction site health and safety. In return, we offer a competitive salary, and all the benefits of working for a dynamic and growing organisation including generous holidays, company pension and discounts on high street shopping. With over 100 years of history, SOCOTEC UK Limited is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, operating across three sectors and offering an unrivalled range of technical expertise and accredited services, including consultancy. Proud of our innovative nature, customer focus and drive to continually improve, we put people at the heart of what we do, employing more than 1400 people throughout a nationwide network of UKAS accredited laboratories and offices, serving over 7000 customers. Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? SOCOTEC UK Limited is an equal opportunities employer.