Laboratory Technician / Production Operative Location: Northampton Pay Rate: 12.74 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift Benefits: Onsite parking We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician / Production Operative to join our client, an established and growing business. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will play a key role within the laboratory and wider team. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is eager to learn, develop new skills, and be trained within a fast-paced, hands-on environment. About the Role: You will be responsible for facilitating accurate laboratory testing procedures in line with relevant British and European Standards, using in-house methods, while maintaining excellent customer service standards. As part of the team, your main duties will include: Laboratory testing of materials such as soils, aggregates, bituminous and cementitious materials to BS and BSEN standards Scheduling and organising test samples for required testing Preparing and presenting test data Training other team members on test methods where required Cross-checking calculations completed by other team members Carrying out daily equipment checks, routine maintenance, and maintaining cleanliness standards Ensuring all work areas are kept clean and tidy Supporting with ad-hoc duties as required Skills and Experience Required: Strong attention to detail and understanding of working within a quality system Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Excellent time-keeping and reliability Strong organisational and prioritisation skills Positive attitude and adaptability to change Ability to follow procedures and use in-house systems Experience working in physically demanding environments Health & Safety Responsibilities: Ensure all laboratory work is carried out in line with the Quality Manual and Health & Safety Manual Take responsibility for your own health and safety within the sample preparation department Report any unsafe practices to your Supervisor or Quality Manager Desirable (Not Essential): Manual handling training (heavy lifting may be required) Experience in geotechnical on-site testing to current British/European Standards and in-house methods (training can be provided if not) This role is ideal for someone looking to build their skills within a supportive team, with opportunities to learn and progress. If this sounds like the right role for you, please click apply or contact Holly in the Wellingborough office for more information. Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Jul 31, 2026
Seasonal
Laboratory Technician / Production Operative Location: Northampton Pay Rate: 12.74 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift Benefits: Onsite parking We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician / Production Operative to join our client, an established and growing business. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will play a key role within the laboratory and wider team. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is eager to learn, develop new skills, and be trained within a fast-paced, hands-on environment. About the Role: You will be responsible for facilitating accurate laboratory testing procedures in line with relevant British and European Standards, using in-house methods, while maintaining excellent customer service standards. As part of the team, your main duties will include: Laboratory testing of materials such as soils, aggregates, bituminous and cementitious materials to BS and BSEN standards Scheduling and organising test samples for required testing Preparing and presenting test data Training other team members on test methods where required Cross-checking calculations completed by other team members Carrying out daily equipment checks, routine maintenance, and maintaining cleanliness standards Ensuring all work areas are kept clean and tidy Supporting with ad-hoc duties as required Skills and Experience Required: Strong attention to detail and understanding of working within a quality system Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Excellent time-keeping and reliability Strong organisational and prioritisation skills Positive attitude and adaptability to change Ability to follow procedures and use in-house systems Experience working in physically demanding environments Health & Safety Responsibilities: Ensure all laboratory work is carried out in line with the Quality Manual and Health & Safety Manual Take responsibility for your own health and safety within the sample preparation department Report any unsafe practices to your Supervisor or Quality Manager Desirable (Not Essential): Manual handling training (heavy lifting may be required) Experience in geotechnical on-site testing to current British/European Standards and in-house methods (training can be provided if not) This role is ideal for someone looking to build their skills within a supportive team, with opportunities to learn and progress. If this sounds like the right role for you, please click apply or contact Holly in the Wellingborough office for more information. Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Technician to join applied engineering team, this role will support our growing Power team, based out of our Glasgow office. Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of engineering skills, adding value across all our sectors, and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation and design to deliver intelligent, sustainable and economical engineering solutions. Under the banner of Murphy Applied Engineering, our in-house teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works for projects in all our locations and are a trusted source of expert advice for both Murphy colleagues and external customers. A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Technician Preparation of project design drawings, including all site prep drawings, structural steelwork models and layouts, point cloud interrogation & data extraction, completion of schedules utilising Revit tools etc Take role of project lead technician and ensure co-ordination of multiple discipline details. Interrogation/preparation of concept/design pipework and/or civil 3D models Process site survey data to produce CAD models. Co-ordinate with internal & external team members/design teams/project teams where required. Liaise with colleagues, other departments and project teams with respect to drawing requirements Prepare drawings in accordance with current company CAD Standards Ensure that drawings are prepared, stored, issued and archived in accordance with company procedures via internal CAD Data Management software Ensure that chargeable work can be evaluated by the preparation of adequate timesheet records Support adoption of the Project CDE and ensure document control measures are upheld Take part in roles assign within a BEP and work to BS EN ISO 19650 Creation of project federated models and ensure compliance. Still interested, does this sound like you? Advanced Autodesk Revit Skills Competent with Autodesk Navisworks, ReCap or similar Bentley software packages Previous experience of Civils and Temporary Works Previous experience of working with CDE systems Use of point cloud software Working within a Civil and Structural engineering discipline Working with Revit Families and Data extraction processes
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Technician to join applied engineering team, this role will support our growing Power team, based out of our Glasgow office. Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of engineering skills, adding value across all our sectors, and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation and design to deliver intelligent, sustainable and economical engineering solutions. Under the banner of Murphy Applied Engineering, our in-house teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works for projects in all our locations and are a trusted source of expert advice for both Murphy colleagues and external customers. A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Technician Preparation of project design drawings, including all site prep drawings, structural steelwork models and layouts, point cloud interrogation & data extraction, completion of schedules utilising Revit tools etc Take role of project lead technician and ensure co-ordination of multiple discipline details. Interrogation/preparation of concept/design pipework and/or civil 3D models Process site survey data to produce CAD models. Co-ordinate with internal & external team members/design teams/project teams where required. Liaise with colleagues, other departments and project teams with respect to drawing requirements Prepare drawings in accordance with current company CAD Standards Ensure that drawings are prepared, stored, issued and archived in accordance with company procedures via internal CAD Data Management software Ensure that chargeable work can be evaluated by the preparation of adequate timesheet records Support adoption of the Project CDE and ensure document control measures are upheld Take part in roles assign within a BEP and work to BS EN ISO 19650 Creation of project federated models and ensure compliance. Still interested, does this sound like you? Advanced Autodesk Revit Skills Competent with Autodesk Navisworks, ReCap or similar Bentley software packages Previous experience of Civils and Temporary Works Previous experience of working with CDE systems Use of point cloud software Working within a Civil and Structural engineering discipline Working with Revit Families and Data extraction processes
Murphy is recruiting for a Technician to work in our Applied Engineering Team in Glasgow. Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of engineering skills, adding value across all our sectors, and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation and design to deliver intelligent, sustainable and economical engineering solutions. Under the banner of Applied Engineering, our in-house teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works for projects in all our locations and are a trusted source of expert advice for both Murphy colleagues and external customers. A day in the life of a Murphy Technician Preparation of project design drawings, including all site prep drawings, route plans, point cloud interrogation & data extraction, process pipework layouts. Preparation of project as-built drawings. Take part in roles assigned within a BEP and work to BS EN ISO 19650 Formulation of deliverable packages and liaise with document control teams. Interrogation/preparation of concept/design pipework and/or civil 3D models Assistance, where required, with project tender packages Co-ordinate with internal & external team members/design teams/project teams where required. Liaise with colleagues, other departments and project teams with respect to drawing requirements Prepare drawings in accordance with current company CAD Standards Ensure that drawings are prepared, stored, issued and archived in accordance with company procedures via internal CAD Data Management software Capability to work to strict deadlines and project budgets Use of point cloud software
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Murphy is recruiting for a Technician to work in our Applied Engineering Team in Glasgow. Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of engineering skills, adding value across all our sectors, and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation and design to deliver intelligent, sustainable and economical engineering solutions. Under the banner of Applied Engineering, our in-house teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works for projects in all our locations and are a trusted source of expert advice for both Murphy colleagues and external customers. A day in the life of a Murphy Technician Preparation of project design drawings, including all site prep drawings, route plans, point cloud interrogation & data extraction, process pipework layouts. Preparation of project as-built drawings. Take part in roles assigned within a BEP and work to BS EN ISO 19650 Formulation of deliverable packages and liaise with document control teams. Interrogation/preparation of concept/design pipework and/or civil 3D models Assistance, where required, with project tender packages Co-ordinate with internal & external team members/design teams/project teams where required. Liaise with colleagues, other departments and project teams with respect to drawing requirements Prepare drawings in accordance with current company CAD Standards Ensure that drawings are prepared, stored, issued and archived in accordance with company procedures via internal CAD Data Management software Capability to work to strict deadlines and project budgets Use of point cloud software
Laboratory / Materials Technician - Construction Materials (Plate Load & CBR Testing) Location: Remote / UK-wide (regular travel - company car provided) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (40 hrs) Pay: Competitive hourly rate + overtime & weekend pay Our client is seeking an experienced Laboratory / Materials Technician to carry out field testing of soils and construction materials, specialising in Plate Load and CBR (California Bearing Ratio) testing. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical skills who enjoys hands-on site work and regular travel across the UK. Key Responsibilities Perform Plate Load and In-Situ CBR tests on construction and civil engineering sites. Prepare and condition soil and aggregate samples (BS 1377 / BS EN ISO 22476). Calibrate and maintain field testing equipment. Record and report accurate test data. Liaise with engineers and clients to ensure smooth operations. Requirements Experience in construction materials or geotechnical testing Proficiency in Plate Load / CBR testing Valid CSCS card Full UK driving licence Safety-conscious and able to work independently If you are interested in this permanent job please forward your CV and contact Scott on (phone number removed)
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Laboratory / Materials Technician - Construction Materials (Plate Load & CBR Testing) Location: Remote / UK-wide (regular travel - company car provided) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (40 hrs) Pay: Competitive hourly rate + overtime & weekend pay Our client is seeking an experienced Laboratory / Materials Technician to carry out field testing of soils and construction materials, specialising in Plate Load and CBR (California Bearing Ratio) testing. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical skills who enjoys hands-on site work and regular travel across the UK. Key Responsibilities Perform Plate Load and In-Situ CBR tests on construction and civil engineering sites. Prepare and condition soil and aggregate samples (BS 1377 / BS EN ISO 22476). Calibrate and maintain field testing equipment. Record and report accurate test data. Liaise with engineers and clients to ensure smooth operations. Requirements Experience in construction materials or geotechnical testing Proficiency in Plate Load / CBR testing Valid CSCS card Full UK driving licence Safety-conscious and able to work independently If you are interested in this permanent job please forward your CV and contact Scott on (phone number removed)
Team Leader - Geotechnical site testing and envirnomental monitoring Location: Office based in Glasgow - Role involes managing a small team of technicians carrying out sitework across Scotland, Highlands and Islands and NW & NE England Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 Depending on experience + Overtime Structural Soils, a member of RSK Group Ltd, is a 250-strong site investigation contractor are looking to recruit a Site Technician/Engineer to carry out geotechnical site testing, validation sampling, gas and groundwater monitoring and related activities on sites located predominantly in the Scotland. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time office / yard based. Planning logistics, organising equipment, maintaining calibration and training records, checking results and liasing with both team members, internal and external clients. Some work will be on site, and travelling to, from or between sites around the Scotland and the North of England. Early starts and/or overnight stays away will be required. A full UK driving licence is essential and a B+E towing licence is advantageous. The company has a wide portfolio of clients in a number of sectors including rail, transport, water and property. In addition, we are particularly proud of the work that we have undertaken in the nuclear sector, where over the last 3 years we have undertaken preliminary and main/intermediate phase site investigations at Hinckley Point and Wylfa on Anglesey. High profile contracts like these have enabled Structural Soils to make huge developments in our technical, quality and reporting standards, making the company a very exciting proposition for those looking to develop a career with the geological field. Team Leader - Geotechnical site testing and envirnomental monitoring (Glasgow) - Scotland (inc. Highlands & Islands) NW & NE England Duties will include: Engaging with clients on different sites on a day-to-day basis. Managing Teams workload, planning site visits to be as economical and commercially viable as possible. Maintaining UKAS accreditation, calibrations & training Working closely with other departments to deliver projects to tight deadlines. Supervising the training of geotechnical site technicians carrying out site testing including, but not limited to Plate Load testing, Insitu CBR testing, Nuclear density gauge testing and soakaway/percolation testing. Environmental monitoring (Waters, Gas, Leachate, Air, Soil) Gas, Soils and Water Sampling Continuous gas and water monitoring techniques. Hydrogeological testing - Variable Head Tests, Constant Flow, Pneumatic Slug Testing Telemetry and datalogging equipment installation and maintenance Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental logging of soils, sampling and scheduling for laboratory analysis. The role will require travel mainly within Scotland, due to this staying away may be required on weekdays. Occasional national travel may also be required. Duties - Solo worker site visits Operate field equipment and perform testing or field sampling Generate, manage and submit field notes to a high degree of accuracy Maintain vehicle, testing and sampling equipment Liaise with clients, contractors and members of the public on site Essential: UK Clean Driving licence. (Essential) 2 - 3 years experience with some / all of the above listed testing (other candidates may be considered with similiar experience) Good communication skills. CSCS Time management. Flexibility & teamwork. Patience, attention to detail, integrity. Computer literate & ability to use technical equipment. Confident to report any issues with samples or equipment Team members. Experience and ability to work outside in all seasons Confident to work on your own and on site Happy to work across the UK from time to time to suit business needs Flexible as regards to out of hours and weekend work Desirable: Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (earth sciences, geography, geology etc) SSSTS or SMSTS Salary and benefits: £32,000 - 35000 depending on experience + overtime Contributory Pension Scheme A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care We operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation. This also enables us to achieve a staff turnover rate that's consistently below the industry average. Adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all. As an entrepreneurial organisation, we encourage and foster the growth of our employees. When joining RSK, a mentor works with you to ensure you set and achieve your goals. We want to accelerate your professional development, including opportunities for a promotional fast track. Further, retaining staff is the building block of a successful organisation. As a company, RSK wants to ensure you maintain a healthy work life balance, with many opportunities for flexible working hours, locality flexibility, social activities, and community involvement projects. The company prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, allowing employees to reach their full potential. The company prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, allowing employees to reach their full potential. Listed a being as one of the top 10 UK environmental consultancies (Environmental Analyst) and number 42 in the Sunday Times Fastrack 200 which rates the success of private companies in the UK, there has never been a more exciting time to join. All candidates applying for positions with RSK Group must be eligible to work in the UK. RSK is committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £29,000.00-£35,000.00 per year Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Overtime Experience: Geotechnical site work: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work Location: In person
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Team Leader - Geotechnical site testing and envirnomental monitoring Location: Office based in Glasgow - Role involes managing a small team of technicians carrying out sitework across Scotland, Highlands and Islands and NW & NE England Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 Depending on experience + Overtime Structural Soils, a member of RSK Group Ltd, is a 250-strong site investigation contractor are looking to recruit a Site Technician/Engineer to carry out geotechnical site testing, validation sampling, gas and groundwater monitoring and related activities on sites located predominantly in the Scotland. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time office / yard based. Planning logistics, organising equipment, maintaining calibration and training records, checking results and liasing with both team members, internal and external clients. Some work will be on site, and travelling to, from or between sites around the Scotland and the North of England. Early starts and/or overnight stays away will be required. A full UK driving licence is essential and a B+E towing licence is advantageous. The company has a wide portfolio of clients in a number of sectors including rail, transport, water and property. In addition, we are particularly proud of the work that we have undertaken in the nuclear sector, where over the last 3 years we have undertaken preliminary and main/intermediate phase site investigations at Hinckley Point and Wylfa on Anglesey. High profile contracts like these have enabled Structural Soils to make huge developments in our technical, quality and reporting standards, making the company a very exciting proposition for those looking to develop a career with the geological field. Team Leader - Geotechnical site testing and envirnomental monitoring (Glasgow) - Scotland (inc. Highlands & Islands) NW & NE England Duties will include: Engaging with clients on different sites on a day-to-day basis. Managing Teams workload, planning site visits to be as economical and commercially viable as possible. Maintaining UKAS accreditation, calibrations & training Working closely with other departments to deliver projects to tight deadlines. Supervising the training of geotechnical site technicians carrying out site testing including, but not limited to Plate Load testing, Insitu CBR testing, Nuclear density gauge testing and soakaway/percolation testing. Environmental monitoring (Waters, Gas, Leachate, Air, Soil) Gas, Soils and Water Sampling Continuous gas and water monitoring techniques. Hydrogeological testing - Variable Head Tests, Constant Flow, Pneumatic Slug Testing Telemetry and datalogging equipment installation and maintenance Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental logging of soils, sampling and scheduling for laboratory analysis. The role will require travel mainly within Scotland, due to this staying away may be required on weekdays. Occasional national travel may also be required. Duties - Solo worker site visits Operate field equipment and perform testing or field sampling Generate, manage and submit field notes to a high degree of accuracy Maintain vehicle, testing and sampling equipment Liaise with clients, contractors and members of the public on site Essential: UK Clean Driving licence. (Essential) 2 - 3 years experience with some / all of the above listed testing (other candidates may be considered with similiar experience) Good communication skills. CSCS Time management. Flexibility & teamwork. Patience, attention to detail, integrity. Computer literate & ability to use technical equipment. Confident to report any issues with samples or equipment Team members. Experience and ability to work outside in all seasons Confident to work on your own and on site Happy to work across the UK from time to time to suit business needs Flexible as regards to out of hours and weekend work Desirable: Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (earth sciences, geography, geology etc) SSSTS or SMSTS Salary and benefits: £32,000 - 35000 depending on experience + overtime Contributory Pension Scheme A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care We operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation. This also enables us to achieve a staff turnover rate that's consistently below the industry average. Adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all. As an entrepreneurial organisation, we encourage and foster the growth of our employees. When joining RSK, a mentor works with you to ensure you set and achieve your goals. We want to accelerate your professional development, including opportunities for a promotional fast track. Further, retaining staff is the building block of a successful organisation. As a company, RSK wants to ensure you maintain a healthy work life balance, with many opportunities for flexible working hours, locality flexibility, social activities, and community involvement projects. The company prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, allowing employees to reach their full potential. The company prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, allowing employees to reach their full potential. Listed a being as one of the top 10 UK environmental consultancies (Environmental Analyst) and number 42 in the Sunday Times Fastrack 200 which rates the success of private companies in the UK, there has never been a more exciting time to join. All candidates applying for positions with RSK Group must be eligible to work in the UK. RSK is committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £29,000.00-£35,000.00 per year Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Overtime Experience: Geotechnical site work: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work Location: In person
