Field Technician - Construction Materials Testing

Igne is seeking a Field Technician to join the Construction Materials Testing Division in the Herefordshire. But if you’re picturing a sterile lab and a white coat, this isn’t that kind of role! 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.

This role will involve working out on site obtaining various soil and construction material samples and testing them in-situ.   Consideration will be given to experienced field technicians.  What we do need is for you to have a clean UK driving license and a desire to work outdoors in all weathers.  This is a full-time job with excellent rates of pay and overtime (both in the week and over the weekend), and the opportunity to work in an exciting and growing sector along with excellent career opportunities. 

If you want to join an innovative, fast paced and dedicated team who are making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

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

Your Qualifications:

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent 

Essential

• Clean UK driving licence
• You will need good communication skills - both written and verbal
• Manual handling and physical activity are daily requirements – samples can weigh in excess of 15kg 
• You must be 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:

• Basic salary is circa £28.000 per annum depending on experience.   Overtime is available after 40 hours and weekends at enhanced rates
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Continual training and development
• Death in service scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Buy/Sell annual leave scheme

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.  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.  

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.