Field Technician, SOCOTEC, Uxbridge
To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Infrastructure division. SOCOTEC is the UK’s largest independent construction materials testing division, delivering seven million tests a year to more than 5,000 clients either in our laboratories or on-site. SOCOTEC offers the widest range of testing, inspection and certification services in the UK. Our sampling and testing methods are based upon current British and European standards and are accredited by UKAS.
We’re looking for new and experienced Field Technician to undertake the physical testing of concrete, soils, aggregates and bitumous mixtures both at client sites and within our laboratories. The roles involve a good mix of physical activity and record keeping from the activity of sampling and testing of the material and the data capture of the results of these tests or samples. The work will include some manual handling with items of equipment and recovered samples of up to 20kgs. Our testing requires testing to be completed year-round in a variety of locations including woring outdoors on construction sites in all weathers.
Activates to be completed are: -.
* Sampling and testing construction materials in line with UKAS accreditation
* Completion of test sheets, including all calculations
* Liaison with Laboratory Manager and Section Manager on work schedules
* Driving a company van safely and courteously
Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent as well as training new staff to the industry to work at the very highest level. To be successful in these field-based roles you will require: -
* Full driving licence valid in the UK
* CSCS card (but we will facilitate this for the right candidates)
* Helpful and customer focused approach
* A willingness to learn new skills and develop within a team.
SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of an 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.
As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, up to 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.
Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.