Trainee Geo-Environmental Technician

Trainee Geo‑Environmental Technician

Kickstart your career as a Trainee Geo‑Environmental Technician and play a vital role in investigating and protecting our environment.

This exciting opportunity offers hands‑on experience in site investigation, sampling, and data analysis, providing a perfect platform to apply academic knowledge and develop practical skills in a dynamic and growing field.

If you’re eager to contribute to sustainable solutions and gain invaluable industry experience, we encourage you to apply and join our team at WJ UK, a groundwater control, management and infrastructure company.

SALARY: £26,520 per annum / £12.75 per hour + Vehicle + Generous Benefits (see below)

• Vehicle: A fully expensed company van with a fuel card (business use only)
• Pension: Automatically enrolled in the WJ Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme – 5 % employee contribution (minimum) and 5 % employer contribution (maximum)
• Private Healthcare: After 6 months of service automatically enrolled in Westfield Health Cash Plan covering specialist consultations & diagnostics, scanning services, optical, dental, chiropody and therapy treatments
• Profit‑Related Bonus: Annual bonus payable in December if WJ meets profit targets
• Group Life Insurance: Automatic inclusion in WJ Death in Service Group Insurance at 3× salary after 6‑month probation
• Gym Membership: Exclusive discounted access to thousands of gyms, pools and spas through partner Hussle

The principal functions of this position are to assist in carrying out environmental/geotechnical monitoring and sampling alongside administrative and reporting duties.

Project Manager – Monitoring & Technical (Line Manager)

• Attend site to obtain groundwater and surface water samples.
• Liaise with third parties to arrange site access.
• Coordinate with testing laboratories to arrange sample testing and delivery of consumables.
• Manage data from laboratories.
• Support geo‑technical monitoring activities associated with our works.
• Communicate with clients.

• No formal qualifications or experience required – a motivated, hardworking individual with a “get stuck in” attitude is essential.
• Interest in environmental monitoring and earth sciences.
• Computer skills: email, MS Word, and Excel.
• Valid UK driving licence (vehicle will be provided).
• Awareness of geotechnical sampling and testing is not required but considered an asset.
• Site experience useful but not essential.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, and the ability to work unsupervised.
• Problem‑solving skills and a practical mindset.

Work involves travel across an 80 km stretch between Aylesbury and Royal Leamington Spa, with occasional visits to other UK sites. Flexibility to travel throughout the UK is beneficial.

Physically demanding role requiring carrying equipment and sampling containers over short distances, often in outdoor environments under all weather conditions.

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