Senior Technician (Specialist Laboratories)

Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

11/27/2024

Senior Field Technician, SOCOTEC, A417 Gloucester

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 a Field Technician to undertake the physical testing of concrete, soils, aggregates and bituminous mixtures both at client sites and within our laboratories. The role involves significant physical activity including manual handling of samples up to 20kgs, as well as working outdoors on construction sites in all weathers. The role will also involve:-

• Sampling and testing construction materials in line with UKAS accreditation
• Experience in multiple testing methods
• Completion of test sheets, including all calculations
• Liaison with Laboratory and Section Manager on work schedules
• Developing of Technicians
  
  

Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you are likely to demonstrate the following skills:-

• Previous experience of performing a wide range of field and laboratory tests in line with UKAS accreditation
• Reporting on site test results
• CSCS card
• Self motivated and able to organise their own workloads
  
  

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.