Earthworks Technician

Company Description

SOCOTEC’s Infrastructure team delivers essential technical services that ensure the safety, quality and compliance of major construction and civil engineering projects across the UK. We provide independent construction materials testing to verify strength, durability and performance of key materials; foundations and pile testing to confirm ground stability; specialist structures and pavements assessment and analysis; and integrated geotechnical and structural monitoring that delivers real time data throughout project life cycles.

Our experts use industry leading methods and advanced technology to support infrastructure projects from initial site investigation through construction and long term performance, helping clients manage risk, meet regulatory standards and build safer, more resilient assets.

We are looking for a dependable, dedicated and flexible Earthworks Technician to join our UKAS accredited Materials team. The role involves determining the physical properties of a wide range of materials including concrete, earthworks, aggregates and bituminous mixtures to ensure compliance with specifications.

The tasks you will undertake include:

• Working on busy earthworks projects performing in‑situ testing, as well as carrying out testing in the laboratory when not on site.
• Sampling and scheduling of materials for submission to the laboratory.
• Training colleagues to improve their knowledge and enhance the capabilities of the team.
• Managing time effectively to ensure on‑site attendance as required.
• Filling in all worksheets comprehensively.
• Reading and understanding earthworks specifications.
• Communicating with managers and clients.
• Working to the relevant standards for all tests performed.

• CSCS preferable but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday (with option to buy more).
• Electric car scheme where applicable.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Family‑friendly support.
• Exclusive retail discounts.
• Employee assistance programmes.
• Enhanced company pension.
• Disability Confident accreditation.