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 leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification. Our company motto is we create trust. We want you to trust us in becoming your employer of choice.
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
- Knowledge and experience of site and lab-based geotechnical test methods
- The ability to support training and development of other technicians on fundamental tests
- Support on fundamental calibration of test equipment
- Motivated and focussed, with a positive outlook/approach
- Be flexible – some overtime and possible weekend work applies to the role
- Be able to work with a varied workload
- Communication is key for this role; you will be able to make an impact and work well within a team
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Hold a full UK driving licence
We encourage those without the desired experience to apply, as training will be provided.
What can you expect from us in return?
- £25,389 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service
- 38.75 hours per week - Monday to Friday
- Opportunity for paid overtime work
- Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
- Milestone Rewards – paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers
- Salary Reviews
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Enhanced Pension Contributions
- Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year
- 24/7 GP Service – Access to medical advice anytime
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers – Supporting your health and well-being
- Welcome Pack – Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us
At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.
As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.
