Structural Soils

Site Testing Technician[1123788]

Company
Location
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/5/2025
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Description
The Vacancy

Structural Soils part of the RSK Group have an exciting opportunity for a Site testing technician to join our growing team based in Bristol, UK. This role could also be based in other areas of the South West, UK as it is mainly a site based role.

The Role

As part of this role you will be engaging with clients on different sites on a day-to-day basis. Carrying out geotechnical site testing including, but not limited to Plate Load testing, Insitu CBR testing, Nuclear density gauge testing and soakaway/percolation testing.

The role will require travel mainly in the southern part of the UK, occasional national travel may be required along with staying away from home.

Full training will be provided but experience is welcomed.

Duties Include

  •  Operate field equipment and perform testing or field sampling.
  •  Generate, manage and submit field notes to a high degree of accuracy.
  •  Maintain testing and sampling equipment.
  •  Liaise with clients, contractors and members of the public on site.

Required Experience & Qualifications

  • Minimum Science GCSE.
  • Desirable Science or Engineering degree, or relevant work experience.
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Please note this can be a physical role and the candidate will be required to be able to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment.

Candidates with the following training/experience would be desirable but not essential.

  • Office 365.
  • Quality - BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017; ISO 90001.
  • Health & Safety qualifications.
  • Continuing professional development, e.g. attend workshops, seminars, and online and other types of courses.
  • Asbestos Awareness.
  • Towing assessment training.
  • CSCS.

  Salary & Benefits

  • £26,000 per annum plus overtime
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private healthcare
  • Regular training and development including an opportunity to obtain NVQ status

The RSK group are an equal opportunities employer

#Construction #Geotechnical #Environmental

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

About Us

Since its establishment in 1964, Structural Soils has evolved into an award-winning national, multidisciplinary, integrated geotechnical and geoenvironmental site investigation company. Owing to our astute personnel and range of equipment, we have the capability and capacity to undertake contracts of any size and scope and in any location. We regularly work on projects across the UK and internationally, serviced by a desk-based department working from offices in Bristol, Castleford, Coventry, Glasgow, Hemel Hempstead, Wigan, Plymouth and Tonbridge.

Structural Soils works with a vast number of clients from wide-ranging industries, both private and public. A client may seek advice on house subsidence, or a multinational energy company may require our help in constructing power stations. Our industry-renowned expert staff offer technical, logistical and contractual advice on all aspects of ground investigations. Our technical staff include civil engineers, geologists, engineering geologists, chemists and environmental scientists.

Structural Soils is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

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.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make 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.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

An RSK Company

Life Assurance

Annual Leave Purchase

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Documents

Inclusive Recruitment Guide for Candidates - DownloadSite Testing Technician - JD Apr 24.doc - Download
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