Site Technician (East Midlands)

Company Overview:

We are a specialist career transition company that helps individuals both identify and launch into their next careers. We have an exciting opportunity to join a large national organization with a very local feel. Furthermore, they are proven armed forces-friendly employers.

This opportunity offers a perfect transitional role for a service leaver gaining exposure within the commercial world, working alongside some veterans, which will help provide semi-familiar surroundings in a comfortable environment. If you have served in the UK Armed Forces and are looking to embark on your next career, this might be what you are looking for. If you have any additional technical skill sets or qualifications, then alongside your practical experience, you will be well-suited for this Site Technician role. Whilst being a service leaver or veteran is not essential, that background, the transferable skills, and discipline will be very advantageous.

Role and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site compliance testing of construction materials.


• Test materials for new and existing construction projects, adhering to British and EN Standards.


• Provide accurate reports based on testing standards.


• Travel to different sites daily to perform various tests.


• Work some weekends as needed, paid at a premium rate.

Requirements:

• 4 GCSEs – grade C or above, including at least one Science.


• Ability to multitask.


• Passion for learning and progressing within a rapidly growing company.


• High levels of attention to detail to ensure accurate record-keeping.


• Good written and verbal communication skills with internal and external clients.


• Full driving license.


• Experience is preferred but not essential, as full training will be given.

Schedule:

• Shift Roles Available: Day Shifts (Monday to Friday) & Night Shifts (Monday to Friday)


• Fixed Shift: Weekend shift rota - 1 in 4 weekends

Company Incentives and Benefits:

• Salary: £25,100 - £30,000 (Basic salary) + daily bonus* + overtime


• On-site parking


• Company vehicle & fuel card (business use only)


• In-house training provided


• Company-funded training (with certificates)


• Daily overtime available (weekend overtime rate x 1.5 times basic / night rate + £2.50 per hour)


• Full PPE provided


• Career development as the company grows


• An additional one day’s holiday is awarded for each completed ‘year’ of service (up to a maximum of 5 additional days)


• Employee referral scheme


• Additional leave


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• On-site parking