Trainee Geo-Environmental Technician - Aylesbury - WJ UK

    WJ UK
    WJ UK Aylesbury

    3 days ago

    Description

    Kickstart your career as a Trainee Geo-Environmental Technician and play a vital role in investigating and protecting our environment.

    This exciting opportunity offers hands-on experience in site investigation, sampling, and data analysis, providing the perfect platform to apply your academic knowledge and develop practical skills in a dynamic and growing field.

    If you're eager to contribute to sustainable solutions and gain invaluable industry experience, we encourage you to apply and join our team at WJ UK, a groundwater control, management and infrastructure company. Experience in manual labor or construction work, including heavy lifting, adherence to safety protocols, teamwork, and problem-solving skills is an advantage.

    SALARY: £26,520 per annum / £12.75 per Hour + Vehicle + Generous Benefits (see below)

    • Vehicle: A fully expensed company van with a fuel card may be available but for business use only
    • Pension: Automatically enrolled into the WJ Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme. Contributions are made at 5% for both employee (minimum) and employer (maximum).
    • Private Healthcare: At six months of service, Automatically enrolled into Westfield Health Cash Plan for Specialist Consultations & Diagnostics, Scanning Service (MRI, CT & PET Scans), Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments (Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy and Osteopathy)
    • Profit Related Bonus: A profit related annual bonus will be payable in December if WJ meets its profit targets
    • Group Life Insurance: Automatically included in the WJ Death in Service Group Insurance at 3 times salary after 6-month probation period
    • Gym Membership: Exclusive, discounted access to thousands of gyms, pools and spas with just one pass via our fitness partner, Hussle

    Key role objective

    The principal functions of this position are to assist in carrying out environmental/geotechnical monitoring and sampling along with the associated administrative and reporting duties.

    WJ Groundwater offers an extensive training and development program which will commence after individuals complete their probationary period. Company induction, initial basic training & PPE issue will be provided from commencement of your employment. A suitable vehicle will also be provided.

    Reports / Responsible to

    Project Manager Monitoring & Technical (Line Manager)

    Key areas of responsibility

    The activities below are to be carried out in a trainee capacity while learning from experienced colleagues.

    • Attend site to obtain groundwater & surface water samples.
    • Operate sampling equipment.
    • Liaising with third parties to arrange site access.
    • Liaise with testing laboratories, to arrange testing of samples, delivery of consumables.
    • Manage data from laboratories.
    • Other Geo-technical monitoring requirements associated with our works.
    • Liaise with clients.

    Qualifications & Experience

    • No formal qualifications or experience are required. Although a motivated and hardworking individual with a "get stuck in" attitude is essential for this position.
    • Interest in environmental monitoring and earth sciences.
    • Ability to use computer for email, MS Word and Excel.
    • A valid driving license, a vehicle will be provided.
    • Awareness of geotechnical sampling and testing is not required but considered an asset.
    • Site experience useful, but not essential.
    • Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills and written communication skills.
    • Resourcefulness, initiative, and the ability to work unsupervised.
    • Demonstrate problem solving skills and a practical mindset.

    A motivated and hardworking individual is essential for this position. The position requires the candidate to hold a full valid UK driving license.

    Working Conditions

    Working with WJ colleagues and our clients associated with groundwater monitoring in both outdoor & indoor environments. Site locations are predominantly scattered over an 80km stretch between Aylesbury and Royal Leamington Spa. The candidate will need to travel between these sites and, on occasion, to other locations when coverage is required. Flexibility to travel throughout the UK is beneficial.

    Physical Requirements

    The job role is physically demanding in that you will need to carry equipment and sampling containers over short distances often in outdoor environments in all weather conditions.

  • Kickstart your career as a Trainee Geo-Environmental Technician and play a vital role in investigating and protecting our environment. · ...

    Aylesbury

    1 week ago

  • Work in company

    Trainee Geo-Environmental Technician

    Only for registered members

    Kickstart your career as a Trainee Geo-Environmental Technician and play a vital role in investigating and protecting our environment. This exciting opportunity offers hands-on experience in site investigation, sampling, and data analysis. · ...

    Aylesbury, England

    4 weeks ago

  • Work in company

    Trainee Geo-Environmental Technician

    Only for registered members

    We are seeking an enthusiastic and keen individual to join our team as a Trainee Geo-Environmental Technician. · This exciting opportunity offers hands-on experience in site investigation, sampling and data analysis providing the perfect platform to apply your academic knowledge ...

    Aylesbury

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Trainee Geo-Environmental Technician

    Only for registered members

    Kickstart your career as a Trainee Geo-Environmental Technician and play a vital role in investigating and protecting our environment. · ...

    Aylesbury, England

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Trainee Geo-Environmental Technician

    Only for registered members

    This exciting opportunity offers hands-on experience in site investigation, sampling, and data analysis, · providing the perfect platform to apply your academic knowledge and develop practical skills in a dynamic and growing field.Kickstart your career as a Trainee Geo-Environmen ...

    Aylesbury

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Trainee Geo-Environmental Technician

    Only for registered members

    Kickstart your career as a Trainee Geo-Environmental Technician and play a vital role in investigating and protecting our environment. Attend site to obtain groundwater & surface water samples. · Operate sampling equipment. · Liaising with third parties to arrange site access. · ...

    Aylesbury HP

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Geo-environmental Engineer

    Only for registered members

    The Vacancy are recruiting for a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join the team based in Hemel Hempstead, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position. · ...

    Hemel Hempstead, England

    2 weeks ago

  • Work in company

    Geo-environmental Engineer

    Only for registered members

    RSK Geosciences are recruiting for a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join the team based in Hemel Hempstead, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position. · The Geosciences team provides consultancy and design services to a range of external clients including engineers, house-builde ...

    Hemel Hempstead

    2 weeks ago

  • Work in company

    Geo Environmental Engineer

    Only for registered members

    A Freelance Geoenvironmental Engineer is needed to support ongoing earthworks supervision across a major project in West Yorkshire. Ideal for someone who's confident working independently on a flagship site and available for Jan 2026. · ...

    England

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Principal/Associate Geo-Environmental

    Only for registered members

    A superb opportunity at a well-established and friendly SME Geo-Environmental Consultancy. · ...

    Milton Keynes

    4 weeks ago

  • Work in company

    Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

    Talent Finder

    The company offers a rewarding role within their engineering consultancy team focusing on ground engineering site investigation environmental remediation. · MUST be open to relocating to East London · ...

    Slough £45,000 - £75,000 (GBP) per year

    13 hours ago

  • Work in company

    Senior Geo-environmental Consultant

    Only for registered members

    We are looking for a driven Senior Geo-environmental Consultant to join our expanding group. The position is primarily supporting our major infrastructure programmes for key regional clients such as Southern Water, Thames Water, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, and Northumbrian ...

    High Wycombe

    1 week ago

  • Work in company

    Senior Geo-environmental Consultant

    Only for registered members

    +The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. · ...

    Reading, England

    1 week ago

  • Work in company

    Assistant Geo-Environmental Consultant/Engineering Geologist

    Only for registered members

    We are an experienced multidisciplinary team of structural civil and geotechnical engineers seeking an Assistant Geo-environmental Consultant/Engineering Geologist to join our expanding team in Pitsford Northamptonshire. · What You Will Do · Support both field and office work acr ...

    Northampton

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Junior to Mid Level Geo-Environmental Engineer

    PADDOCK GEO ENGINEERING LIMITED

    We are looking for a Junior to Mid-Level Geo-Environmental Engineer to join our consultancy team in Milton Keynes. · Support site contamination assessments (Phase 1 – Phase 3) and ground investigations, including geotechnical appraisal and infiltration testing · Monitor ground ga ...

    Milton Keynes

    1 week ago

  • Work in company

    Junior to Mid Level Geo-Environmental Engineer

    Only for registered members

    We're looking for a Junior to Mid-Level Geo-Environmental Engineer to join our consultancy team in Milton Keynes.We're proud to be a collaborative and inclusive workplace where people are supported to learn, develop and progress. · Supporting and delivering site contamination ass ...

    Milton Keynes £32,000 - £40,000 (GBP)

    1 week ago

  • Paddock Geo Engineering Limited is a growing geo-environmental consultancy seeking an experienced Senior or Principal-level Geo-Environmental/ Geotechnical Engineer in Milton Keynes. · Provide technical leadership across geo-environmental and geotechnical projects · Mentor junior ...

    Milton Keynes

    4 weeks ago

  • Paddock Geo Engineering Limited (PGE) is a growing consultancy delivering projects across the South of England. · Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (Master's desirable) · Chartered or working towards Chartership with a relevant professional body · ...

    Milton Keynes, England

    4 weeks ago

  • Work in company

    Environmental Technician

    Only for registered members

    Join us in making a real difference to the world we live in at Encyclis Rookery South Energy Recovery Facility. · We develop and operate energy recovery facilities that bring together technical expertise and state-of-the-art equipment to optimise efficiency, performance and safet ...

    Stewartby

    1 month ago

  • We are looking for high-level Principal and Senior Principal-level Geo-Environmental Consultants. · You will act as a technical authority and strategic advisor across our multidisciplinary network. · A solid foundation in the below is required: Technical Leadership, Collaborative ...

    Reading

    1 week ago

  • Work in company

    Environmental Test Technician

    Only for registered members

    +Join an established global test organisation as an Environmental Test Technician. · +Carry out various environmental tests such as thermal shock, humidity and temperature cycling among others. · +The minimum qualification for this position is an Ordinary National Diploma or NVQ ...

    Northampton

    1 week ago

Jobs
>
Aylesbury