Trainee Geotechnical Site Operative

Company: SHIRE UK LTD
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Location: Bromsgrove
Job Description:

Trainee Geotechnical Site Operative

Bromsgrove

We’re looking for a motivated Trainee Geotechnical Site Operative to join our team. No previous geotechnical experience is required—we’ll provide full training to help you build a rewarding career in ground investigation.

Working alongside experienced operatives, you’ll assist with ground investigations for construction and engineering projects, developing the skills to progress into a Lead Geotechnical Site Operative.

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, eager to learn, enjoys working outdoors, is happy to travel to different sites, works well in a team, and has a strong commitment to health and safety.

You’ll be trained to:

  • Assist with borehole drilling, trial pits, soil sampling and in-situ testing.
  • Collect laboratory samples and complete site records.
  • Drive company vehicles and identify underground services safely.
  • Work in accordance with RAMS, risk assessments and company procedures.
  • Operate borehole rigs, dynamic probes, mini piling equipment and excavators (where licensed).
  • Carry out CBR, plate bearing and BRE 365 infiltration testing.
  • Undertake drainage CCTV surveys and concrete core drilling.
  • Manage digital site records (iAuditor), lead site investigations and supervise junior operatives.

Essential:

  • Full UK Driving Licence. Due to our current vehicle insurance policy, applicants must be aged 25 or over and have held their full UK driving licence for a minimum of 3 years.
  • Right to work in the UK.

What we offer:

  • Full training and ongoing development.
  • Clear career progression
  • PPE and specialist equipment.
  • Pension, holiday entitlement and a supportive team.

For further information and to send your details please click “fast apply”

 

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Posted: August 27th, 2026