Geotechnical Site Technician

Job Summary

Are you looking to learn with on the job training and like working in the great outdoors? Then this role might just be for you. As a Geotechnical Site Technician, you will work closely with the wider team and the majority of the workload will consist of travelling and working on construction sites. We deliver testing services to our clients mainly around the Midlands area providing them with high quality test data to ensure compliance with relevant standards. Kiwa, is a global top 20 leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification. Our company motto is: We create trust. We want you to trust us with becoming your employer of choice. We offer excellent training and development opportunities, the freedom to do your job as you see fit and we are a respectful and diverse company that employs over 10,000 Kiwans worldwide.

About the role

• Maintaining competency/authorisation for the necessary range of test procedures


• Carry out geotechnical testing in accordance with current (documented) procedures to high (quality) standards


• Ensure equipment is in current calibration and pre-test checks are completed


• Ensure that test equipment is checked regularly and functioning correctly, and that any failures, defects, or damages are reported via current systems


• Use and maintain equipment with all due care and ensure that weekly checks are carried out


• Ensure that all necessary test information, results, and QC data are recorded in the manner required by current procedures


• Maintain good site working practice at all times


Do you have what it takes?


• Hold a Full UK Valid driving license, as you will be using company vehicles to travel and from client sites


• Able to learn with on-the-job training


• Be able to work with a varied workload


• Demonstrate an interest in the field of work


• Experience in a similar or cross over role is desirable but not essential


• Communication is key for this role; you will be able to make an impact and work well within a team


• Willing to work away from home for short periods (Occasional overnight and possible weekend work applies to this role)


• Current CSCS card would be an advantage


This is a trainee position, and you will be working towards:

• Knowledge & understanding of the geotechnical test equipment and test procedures


• Knowledge of company quality policy/procedures, particularly QA/QC and equipment calibration


• Knowledge of company H&S policy, particularly RAMS/SWS, 1^st Aid arrangements, accident/incident reporting and PPE


• Understanding of significance of test results, potential factors impacting results, need to record etc.


What can you expect from us in return?


• £25,000 per annum


• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays


• 38.75 hours a week, Mon-Fri


• Opportunity for paid overtime work


• Family Leave - generous enhanced maternity/adoption/shared parental leave - first 6 months full pay maternity/adoption and shared parental leave & 2 weeks full pay paternity leave


• Holiday Buying Scheme


• Milestone Recognitions: Holiday allowance increases, certificates of recognition, unpaid and paid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, recognition dinners, and retail vouchers


• Welcome pack with goodies


• Salary Reviews


• Company Bonus Scheme


• Enhanced Pension


• Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)


• EAP - Free, independent Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential information, support, advice and counselling, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Eye Care Vouchers


Why work at Kiwa?

We achieve results. Our values run through our business; 'We ARE Kiwa', Ambitious, Reliable and Engaged. That is how we interact not only with our colleagues and customers, but everyone we meet. We embrace the personal development of all our colleagues, we will encourage you to be ambitious, explore new ideas and help make our world a safer, more sustainable place. You will work within an organization that is very dynamic and in which you have all the space to maximally develop yourself.

Kiwa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We fully take advantage of the flexibility we have to hire Kiwan's from around the world and from any background. We give our team a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation so they can do their best work and live happy lives. Inclusivity and equality are important to us, and we don't tolerate behaviours that don't follow these values.

Are you interested in the Geotechnical Site Technician position and feel this role will suit you? Please do not hesitate to apply today!

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Recruitment Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.
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• Hold a Full UK Valid driving license, as you will be using company vehicles to travel and from client sites


• Able to learn with on-the-job training


• Be able to work with a varied workload


• Demonstrate an interest in the field of work


• Experience in a similar or cross over role is desirable but not essential


• Communication is key for this role; you will be able to make an impact and work well within a team


• Willing to work away from home for short periods (Occasional overnight and possible weekend work applies to this role)


• Current CSCS card would be an advantage


This is a trainee position, and you will be working towards:

• Knowledge & understanding of the geotechnical test equipment and test procedures


• Knowledge of company quality policy/procedures, particularly QA/QC and equipment calibration


• Knowledge of company H&S policy, particularly RAMS/SWS, 1^st Aid arrangements, accident/incident reporting and PPE


• Understanding of significance of test results, potential factors impacting results, need to record etc.
  
  £25,000 per annum


• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays


• 38.75 hours a week, Mon-Fri


• Opportunity for paid overtime work


• Family Leave - generous enhanced maternity/adoption/shared parental leave - first 6 months full pay maternity/adoption and shared parental leave & 2 weeks full pay paternity leave


• Holiday Buying Scheme


• Milestone Recognitions: Holiday allowance increases, certificates of recognition, unpaid and paid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, recognition dinners, and retail vouchers


• Welcome pack with goodies


• Salary Reviews


• Company Bonus Scheme


• Enhanced Pension


• Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)


• EAP - Free, independent Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential information, support, advice and counselling, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Eye Care Vouchers


Why work at Kiwa?

We achieve results. Our values run through our business; 'We ARE Kiwa', Ambitious, Reliable and Engaged. That is how we interact not only with our colleagues and customers, but everyone we meet. We embrace the personal development of all our colleagues, we will encourage you to be ambitious, explore new ideas and help make our world a safer, more sustainable place. You will work within an organization that is very dynamic and in which you have all the space to maximally develop yourself.

Kiwa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We fully take advantage of the flexibility we have to hire Kiwan's from around the world and from any background. We give our team a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation so they can do their best work and live happy lives. Inclusivity and equality are important to us, and we don't tolerate behaviours that don't follow these values.

Are you interested in the Geotechnical Site Technician position and feel this role will suit you? Please do not hesitate to apply today!

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Recruitment Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.

We achieve results. Our values run through our business; 'We ARE Kiwa', Ambitious, Reliable and Engaged. That is how we interact not only with our colleagues and customers, but everyone we meet. We embrace the personal development of all our colleagues, we will encourage you to be ambitious, explore new ideas and help make our world a safer, more sustainable place. You will work within an organization that is very dynamic and in which you have all the space to maximally develop yourself.

Kiwa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We fully take advantage of the flexibility we have to hire Kiwan's from around the world and from any background. We give our team a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation so they can do their best work and live happy lives. Inclusivity and equality are important to us, and we don't tolerate behaviours that don't follow these values.


• £25,000 per annum


• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays


• 38.75 hours a week, Mon-Fri


• Opportunity for paid overtime work


• Family Leave - generous enhanced maternity/adoption/shared parental leave - first 6 months full pay maternity/adoption and shared parental leave & 2 weeks full pay paternity leave


• Holiday Buying Scheme


• Milestone Recognitions: Holiday allowance increases, certificates of recognition, unpaid and paid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, recognition dinners, and retail vouchers


• Welcome pack with goodies


• Salary Reviews


• Company Bonus Scheme


• Enhanced Pension


• Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)


• EAP - Free, independent Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential information, support, advice and counselling, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Eye Care Vouchers