Site Technician

The Vacancy

Materials and Structures, a member of RSK Group Ltd, is looking for a Site Technician to join their team in Hemel Hempstead, UK. 

Do you want to work for a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing services for over 40 years, with market leading capabilities across the construction, services and rail sectors?

What you can expect in this position:

• Primarily site-based, with some office/stores time
• Working in a team with civil/structural engineers and project managers
• Mainly in London and the south-east but can be nationwide and occasionally international
• Testing, sampling and breaking out concrete and other construction materials
• Working at height and in confined spaces may be required
• Anti-social hours sometimes required (evenings/night-time/weekends)
• Occasional requirement to stay away from home (expenses paid)
• Opportunities to progress a career in the construction engineering sector
• Ongoing training/development opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Testing and sampling of existing structures
• Structural investigations (breaking out concrete)
• Condition surveys
• Working in varied and challenging locations, from construction sites to historic buildings
• Developing trainees as they start in the team
• Reporting findings of investigations
• Communicating with clients and colleagues to ensure successful project delivery
• Using your initiative to solve site challenges

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must hold a full UK driving licence
• Good mathematics/science and/or practical skills
• GCSE grade A-C in mathematics, English and science.
• CSCS card and IPAF, PASMA, PTS, IRATA qualifications an advantage
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Minimum 1 years’ relevant experience
• Experience with GPR, ferroscan, half-cell, impact echo, covermeter advantageous
• Good organisational skills
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office applications (AutoCAD an advantage)

Salary & benefits:

• Up to £30,000 commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme and life assurance cover
• Flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays
• We encourage Continuing Professional Development and are committed to supporting staff in furthering their education through in-house training or formalised education externally.
• Professional institution fees and training will be covered.

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

The Company

RSK is a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions. Our family of environmental, engineering and technical services businesses works together to provide practical solutions to some of the greatest challenges societies have ever faced. These challenges, and the responses to them, are perhaps best captured by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: “a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future”.

We must achieve a truly sustainable future, and to get there, all nations, businesses, organisations and individuals must play a role. RSK is enabling clients around the world to do their bit. We operate in most sectors of the economy, including many of those most critical to future global sustainability, such as water, energy, food and drink, infrastructure, urban development, mining and waste. With our integrated offering across research and development, consultancy and on-the-ground application, we can deliver a complete solution that is unrivalled in the market.

We need an outstanding workforce to help us achieve this. Do you have what it takes?

At RSK, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

We provide workplace adjustments, making it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace.  Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. 

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. Join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for everyone.

RSK was founded in 1989 and, now working in more than 40 countries across 6 continents, is a truly global business. We plan to keep growing and are looking for professionals who have the passion, skills, and spirit needed to grow with us.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are at the heart of our business, and we know that our success is founded on the development of our colleagues. At RSK we want you to share in our achievements and we want to support you in achieving your professional goals. RSK prides itself on providing employees with a rewarding and challenging career by encouraging continuing development and enabling people to reach their full potential. Despite our rapid growth, we are determined to maintain the people-centric culture that RSK was built on, fostering entrepreneurialism, and applying a caring and compassionate approach to working together.

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