Trainee Data Processor

Location: On site / Glasgow, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Energy / Sustainability
Salary: Competitive salary

Are you detail-oriented, technically minded, and looking to start a career in survey data processing? We are looking for a motivated Trainee Data Processor to join our onshore team in Glasgow and develop the skills required to support the processing, quality control, and management of survey data within a supervised project environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong IT literacy, numerical ability, and a willingness to learn technical workflows and industry systems.

As a Trainee Data Processor, you will support the handling and organisation of hydrographic, bathymetric, and other survey-related datasets while working alongside experienced Data Processors and project teams. Full training and competency development will be provided.

• Learn and develop the core skills required to become a competent Data Processor
• Assist with the processing, checking, organisation, and management of survey data under supervision
• Support the production of charts, reports, and project deliverables
• Attend training sessions and work towards internal competency requirements
• Identify and escalate data issues or inconsistencies to senior team members.

• Strong IT literacy and confidence using computers, software applications, and digital filing systems
• Good numerical ability and attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately with large datasets and technical information
• A methodical approach and ability to follow structured procedures and workflows
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn technical terminology and processing systems
• Previous experience with Excel, reporting tools, or technical systems would be advantageous.

• No previous offshore survey, hydrographic, geophysical, or data processing experience is required
• Suitable for candidates looking to begin a technical data-focused career
• Full training and ongoing competency development will be provided
• Candidates must be willing to learn and work consistently within defined procedures and quality standards.

• Structured training and development pathway
• Opportunity to build a long-term technical career
• Supportive team environment with hands‑on learning
• Exposure to specialist survey and data processing projects.

If you are organised, eager to learn, and enjoy working with technical data and systems, we would love to hear from you.

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