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Geotechnical Site Testing Technician

Job details
Posting date: 02 April 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 May 2024
Location: Livingston, West Lothian
Company: EarthTest Laboratories Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: GSTTJC020424

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Summary

The primary function of the Geotechnical site technician is to complete geotechnical and materials testing in accordance with relevant British / European Standards or in-house procedures at locations across the British isles.

Main Duties

• Undertake Site testing to relevant British and European Standards
• Guide and mentor junior members of staff in training.
• Undertake any further training required on the testing of soils, rock and
aggregates.
• Undergo ongoing audits on competence to progress position banding.
• Complete daily checks of lab environment and site recorded data
• Ensure all paperwork is submitted promptly and that it is legible.
• Work competently both under instruction from line management and
unsupervised.

These duties are the core responsibilities of the role, other duties will be required as agreed with laboratory management.


Personal Requirements

• Manual Driving Licence (essential)
• CSCS card (desirable)
• A highly flexible attitude to work inc. the ability to work overtime when required.
• A can-do attitude with a willingness to learn. (essential)
• Good technical aptitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable (essential)
• Good timekeeping (essential)
• A team player who can use their initiative, willing to promote their own ideas

please contact - Info@earthtest.co.uk

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