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Trainee Field Technician

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 28,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Daventry, West Northamptonshire

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Looking for a career that gets you outdoors, hands-on and learning from day one? Igne is seeking Trainee Field Technicians to join its Construction Materials Testing Division in Daventry. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to begin a hands-on career in construction materials testing – no prior experience required. A willingness to work outdoors and a full UK driving licence are essential.

As a Trainee Field Technician, you will work on-site obtaining various soil and construction material samples and carrying out in situ testing. You’ll be supported by experienced technicians, engineers, and project managers, gaining valuable technical skills and industry knowledge in a fast-paced environment. If you are looking for a role that provides a strong foundation for someone eager to grow and progress as a Trainee Field Technician, 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

  * Maintaining high levels of health and safety in line with company policies

Your Qualifications

  * GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

What We’re Looking For

  * Clean UK driving licence

  * Strong written and verbal communication skills

  * Ability to carry out manual handling and physical tasks – samples can weigh over 20 kg

  * Confidence working in a team environment

  * Self-motivated, proactive, and able to organise your own workload

  * Previous experience in a UKAS-accredited testing environment (desirable)

  * Knowledge of testing standards and processes (desirable)

  * CSCS card (desirable)

Salary & Benefits

  * Basic salary £26,208

  * Overtime available after 40 hours and at weekends, paid at enhanced rates

  * 33 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays)

  * Continual training and development

  * Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

  * Medical Cashback Plan

  * Death in Service scheme

  * Real Living Wage Employer

We are part of Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies with over 350 years of combined experience, providing 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, drilling specialists, 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, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are central to our culture and success. We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available to support employees whenever needed.

Igne is unable 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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