Igne
Trainee Field Technician
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Job Title: Trainee Field Technician
Igne is seeking a Trainee Field Technician to join the Construction Materials Testing Division in Bristol. This role is not about a sterile lab and a white coat. Instead, you'll be working hands-on with ground and soil samples, using the latest technology to help our construction sector clients identify cost-effective solutions for their building projects.
About the Role
This role will involve working on-site obtaining various soil and construction material samples and testing them in-situ. Consideration will be given to experienced field technicians.
Requirements
- Clean UK driving license
- Desire to work outdoors in all weathers
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
- Maintain high levels of health and safety in line with company policies
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Your Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- Clean UK driving licence
- Good communication skills - both written and verbal
- Manual handling and physical activity are daily requirements - samples can weigh in excess of 15kg
- Confident to work in a team environment
- Self-motivated, proactive and able to organise your own workload
Desirable
- Previous experience in a UKAS accredited testing environment in a similar role
- Knowledge of testing standards and processes
- CSCS card
Salary & Benefits
- £23,000 to £26,500 per annum
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Company pension, life insurance (3x salary) & sick pay
- Health cash plan & medical cashback
- Annual leave buy & sell scheme
- Ongoing training & development
- Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle & Home/Tech schemes
- High street discounts & long service awards
About Igne
We are part of Igne Group Limited, which is a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience.
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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, specialist drilling and geothermal energy solutions.
We are a Real Living Wage Employer, 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 and be able to be themselves, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are core to our company culture and integral to the success of our business.
We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained and dedicated mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available for all employees to speak to for any support they need.
Important Information
Igne is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
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