Geotechnical Site Technician

Job Summary

Kiwa CMT is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Site Technician to join our team. This role primarily involves on-site work at various construction projects, with some duties based in our Derby laboratory. You will be responsible for conducting high-quality testing services mainly around the Midlands, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

About the role

• Carry out geotechnical site and laboratory testing
• Ensure equipment is in current calibration and pre-test checks are completed
• Ensure that test equipment is checked regularly and functioning correctly, and that any failures, defects or damage is reported via current systems
• Use and maintain equipment with all due care and ensure that weekly checks are carried out
• Ensure that all necessary test information, results and QC data are recorded in the manner required by current procedures
• Maintain good site working practice at all times

Do you have what it takes?

• Experience in Geotechnical testing
• Knowledge and experience of site and lab-based geotechnical test methods
• The ability to support training and development of other technicians
• Ability to calibrate test equipment
• Motivated and focussed, with a positive outlook/approach
• Be flexible – some possible overtime and weekend work applies to the role
• Be able to work with a varied workload
• Communication is key for this role; you will be able to make an impact and work well within a team
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Hold a full UK driving licence  
• Holds CSCS card

What can you expect from us in return?

• Competitive Salary
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Location/working arrangements: mainly site based role, with some work in the Derby laboratory
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Pension contributions: up to 6% matched employer contribution
• Annual leave: 25 days, increasing to 28 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays and the option to buy and sell additional leave
• Health & wellbeing support: Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, 24-Hour GP service, eye care vouchers
• Enhanced family leave: maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Life assurance: 4x your annual salary
• Referral scheme: £1,000 for successful introductions
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.