Structures Technician

at  SOCOTEC UK Limited

STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN - LONDON

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Infrastructure division. SOCOTEC is the UK’s largest independent construction materials testing division, delivering seven million tests a year to more than 5,000 clients either in our laboratories or on-site. SOCOTEC offers the widest range of testing, inspection and certification services in the UK. Our sampling and testing methods are based upon current British and European standards and are accredited by UKAS.

We’re looking for a Senior Technician to join our current team working out of our London office.

• Assist with structural investigations on buildings, bridges and car parks
• Assist with pavement investigations including pavement coring, trial pits and DCP’s
• Liaison with clients
• Effective communication with internal and external subcontractors

• Equipment calibration and maintenanceMaintain company profiles at all times

The right candidate will need to be:

• Willing to comply with test procedures/standards, quality and health & safety requirements
• Ability to motivate self and team members to achievement of goals
• Reliable and diligent with a flexible approach to work
• Willing to learn
• Results focused individual. Prepared to work additional hours and be able to work under pressure at times when required to meet client deadlines.
• Prepared to work weekends/nights and at times away from home
• Self-motivated
• Customer/client focused
• Respects client confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full driving license

SOCOTEC is the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of a 2,000+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.
As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, up to 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.
Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.

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