Pre-Construct Archaeology is one of UK’s largest archaeological companies, with seven regional offices across the country. We have been delivering professional heritage services for more than 30 years, working on some of the largest and most complex sites in Britain. We are looking to recruit an Environmental assistant, based in our London offices.
PCA offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive employee benefits, including a pay banding structure that allows for career progression. All successful candidates will undergo a probationary 3-month period after which, given satisfactory performance, they will be offered a further contract, work permitting.
This role is ideal for someone wishing to pursue a career in environmental archaeology, and will include basic training in:
- Archaeobotany
- Archaeomalacology
- Geoarchaeology
- Zooarchaeology
About the job
Location: Brockley, London and site work where required
Working week: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, usually 8:30am – 5:00pm
Salary range: From £31,661 – £32,993.42 per annum (depending on experience)
The Role
We are looking for a candidate to undertake the following:
- Processing of environmental bulk samples following agreed upon procedures and methodologies
- Sorting of the resulting residues, extracting artefacts and ecofacts
- Assisting with the maintenance of our environmental processing facilities
- Unloading, storing and logging deliveries of environmental samples
- Updating the environmental database (Microsoft Access) with environmental sample data
- Assisting the environmental specialists (both the geoarchaeologist and archaeobotanist) during site visits
- Liaising with external specialists as required
- Knowledge and understanding of the core principles of environmental archaeology (sampling, processing, varieties of ecofacts etc.)
- Knowledge and understanding of commercial archaeology excavation methodologies
- Experience working outside in all weather conditions
- Experience in manual handling
- Able to undertake regular lifting and moving of samples and residues
- Excellent oral and written English
- Basic maths skills
- Knowledge/experience in using and creating spreadsheets
- Knowledge/experience of administration procedures
- Experience in accurate record-keeping
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent punctuality and timekeeping
- Commitment to PCA’s health and safety policies at all times
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- Degree in Archaeology, Environmental Science or related subjects (e.g. History, Classics, Geology, Geography etc.)
- Experience working on commercial archaeological sites
- Current UK Driving Licence
- Prior experience in the processing and sorting of environmental samples
- Prior experience undertaking on-site sampling
Our employee benefits:
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and an extra 3 days for Christmas, if employed over the Christmas period), rising on service length
- £22.50 per night subsistence when working away from home and high-quality accommodation provided
- High quality PPE and site welfare provision – the safety of our staff always comes first
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible working
- Christmas vouchers
- H&S training relevant for your role will be provided and paid in full (SSSTS, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, CAT and Genny etc.)
- Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIFA) subscriptions paid in full
- Paid mileage if using own vehicle (subject to eligibility)
- Annual appraisal and pay progression opportunities
- Company pension scheme
Please state on your application which role you are applying for and describe your suitability by referring to the requirements listed above. If successful you will be asked to attend an interview at our Brockley offices.
Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited Registered in England: No. 3534122
Registered Office: Unit 54, Brockley Cross Business Centre, 96 Endwell Road, Brockley, London, SE4 2PD
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