Materials Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - SoilEx
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £22,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | South East England, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Tiro |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | JP6 |
Summary
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a Geotechnical Technician Apprentice (Level 3) to join our team, supporting the delivery of field-based sampling and investigation projects across the UK. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate data collection and compliance with industry standards, working on-site to gather, document, and communicate essential information that underpins project success.
This apprenticeship provides a solid foundation for a career in geoenvironmental and geotechnical services, offering the chance to gain hands-on experience in soil and waste sampling, site assessment, and technical reporting. You will develop a broad set of practical and professional skills while working alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment.
Summary of duties:
Site-Based Sampling & Assessment
Attend sites nationwide to carry out soil and waste sampling using appropriate techniques
Conduct visual and olfactory assessments of materials and accurately record observations
Take photographs and create clear, professional documentation of site activities for reporting purposes
Identify and confirm appropriate sampling locations in collaboration with clients and the internal Technical Team
Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety protocols and environmental guidance during site operations
Communication & Coordination
Liaise with site-based personnel to ensure efficient scheduling and execution of fieldwork
Maintain close communication with office-based staff to coordinate logistics and ensure consistency in data recording and reporting
Represent the company professionally when interacting with clients and contractors on-site
Documentation & Reporting
Accurately log sampling information, including site observations, sampling methods, and supporting photographic evidence
Support the Technical Team by providing detailed field data to inform waste classification and reporting processes
This apprenticeship provides a solid foundation for a career in geoenvironmental and geotechnical services, offering the chance to gain hands-on experience in soil and waste sampling, site assessment, and technical reporting. You will develop a broad set of practical and professional skills while working alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment.
Summary of duties:
Site-Based Sampling & Assessment
Attend sites nationwide to carry out soil and waste sampling using appropriate techniques
Conduct visual and olfactory assessments of materials and accurately record observations
Take photographs and create clear, professional documentation of site activities for reporting purposes
Identify and confirm appropriate sampling locations in collaboration with clients and the internal Technical Team
Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety protocols and environmental guidance during site operations
Communication & Coordination
Liaise with site-based personnel to ensure efficient scheduling and execution of fieldwork
Maintain close communication with office-based staff to coordinate logistics and ensure consistency in data recording and reporting
Represent the company professionally when interacting with clients and contractors on-site
Documentation & Reporting
Accurately log sampling information, including site observations, sampling methods, and supporting photographic evidence
Support the Technical Team by providing detailed field data to inform waste classification and reporting processes
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