Trainee Field Technician

Are you stuck in a dead-end job? Looking to kick start a new career?

SOCOTEC is the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, operating across three sectors, offering an unrivalled range of technical expertise and accredited services including consultancy. 

Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for several trainee field technicians who will join an enthusiastic team in delivering construction materials testing to a wide range of clients across the south region. You will be responsible for driving to customer construction sites where you will not only collect samples and prepare materials for laboratory tests but also carry out on-site testing.

The role involves significant physical activity including manual handling of samples up to 25kg.

This position will suit someone who enjoys a hands-on role, meeting new people, working with a dynamic team or independently and loves some travel. Full training will be provided so experience is not essential.

By joining us, you will be part of a 1,700-strong team that helps the business carry out 7 million tests per year for 5,000 clients.

We are looking for;

• A professional, dynamic and motivated individual with the ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Interested in construction and laboratory testing – no previous experience required
• Communicative, organised, flexible and committed
• Good with numeracy
• High customer service ethic – is passionate about meeting customers’ expectations and improving service levels
• Ability to identify problems and defects
• Attention to detail
• CSCS card desirable
• Must hold a full UK driving licence

What we offer;

• Competitive salary with overtime available
• Free on-site parking
• Training & development
• Discounts for retail stores
• Company pension
• Referral scheme
• Group life assurance

If you are dynamic, eager to learn and you have both enthusiasm and flexibility we believe SOCOTEC can offer you not just a great job but also great career opportunities. We would love to hear from you and look forward to your application.

At SOCOTEC, we are committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce.  A commitment to equality of opportunity for all individuals irrespective of their age, belief, disability, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation is at the core of what we do and members of the community must actively promote a positive non-discriminatory workplace. SOCOTEC has a responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the right to live and work in the UK.