Trainee Field Technician

Company: IGNE
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Igne is seeking a Trainee Field Technician to join the Construction Materials Testing Division in Bristol. This role involves hands‑on work with ground and soil samples to help construction sector clients identify cost‑effective solutions for building projects. The position is full‑time and offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities and a pathway to career development.

Key Responsibilities

  • On‑site sampling and testing of various construction materials e.g., soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt
  • Completion of test sheets and data entry onto tablets
  • Liaising with senior staff on work schedules and testing procedures
  • Working within in‑house quality assurance systems
  • Maintaining high levels of health and safety in line with company policies

Your Qualifications

  • GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
  • Essential: Clean UK driving licence
  • Good communication skills – written and verbal
  • Manual handling and physical activity daily requirements – samples can weigh in excess of 15 kg
  • Confidence to work in a team environment
  • Self‑motivated, proactive and able to organise your own workload
  • Desirable: Previous experience in a UKAS accredited testing environment in a similar role
  • Desirable: Knowledge of testing standards and processes
  • Desirable: CSCS card

Salary & Benefits

  • £23,000 to £26,500 per annum
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
  • Company pension, life insurance (3× salary) & sick pay
  • Health cash plan & medical cashback
  • Annual leave buy & sell scheme
  • Ongoing training & development
  • Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle & Home/Tech schemes
  • High street discounts & long service awards

Igne Group Limited is a real living wage employer, a disability confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage all applicants to bring their whole selves to work.

Igne is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026