Trainee Field Technician

Trainee Field Technician

Reporting to: Field Operations Technical Manager

Overview

The Trainee Field Technician role involves supporting geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental site investigations and conducting site testing. Work is carried out under the direction of a Project Engineer and, where appropriate, under the supervision of the Field Operations Technical Manager, Field Engineer, or Senior Field Technician.

Standards

All duties must be completed in line with established Quality Assurance standards, following the procedures and methods outlined in the company's Operational Procedures Manual.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting a range of site-based tests.
• Accurately collecting, recording, and logging site data and observations.
• Assisting in the preparation and updating of technical reports.
• Using computer-aided engineering and design software to support project documentation.
• Driving company vehicles as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• GCSEs (or equivalent) or higher-level qualifications.
• Successful completion of internal induction and on-the-job training programmes.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively.
• Full, clean UK driving licence (B+E towing licence advantageous).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Physical Requirements

This role includes physical duties that must be met to perform core tasks effectively. Reasonable adjustments may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

The duties outlined above are not exhaustive. Employees may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks as directed by their line manager or supervisor in line with business needs.