Site Operative

2 weeks ago


Selby, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom SOCOTEC UK Limited Full time

Sampling & Sample Prep Technician, SOCOTEC, Salary of £20280, Drax Power Station


To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join SOCOTEC's Renewable Energy team who are among the leaders in the renewables field.

We are on hand to ensure the compliance, safety and optimisation of your renewable energy resource throughout the entire project life cycle.

Our Environmental Science team is committed to supporting all aspects of renewable energy resource project, from the design and construction phase to the decommissioning of your asset.


Client focused and quality driven, we are the leading UK provider of sampling, sample preparation and testing services to the Energy and Fuel Supply industries.

Now we need a Sampling and Sample Preparation Technician to join our multi-disciplinary team providing these services from our facility near Selby, North Yorkshire.


  • Undertake sample preparation and testing of solid fuel samples, in line with specific UKAS accredited methods and procedures.
  • Undertake physical testing of wood pellets for particle size, bulk density and mechanical durability among others.
  • Undertake samples from various locations on the station' both on plant and the outdoors in all weathers.
  • Follow ISO compliant sampling, sample preparation and testing methods of solid fuels.
  • Work safely in accordance with SOCOTEC task risk assessments and method statements.
  • Receive CCNSG Safety Passport as well as IOSHH Working Safely on completion of relevant courses.
  • Be flexible in the approach to your working day.

About you:

Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

No experience necessary as full training will be given

Communicative, organised, flexible and committed, you must also have:

  • An ability for accurate and clear recording of results with good attention to detail.
  • An organised and methodical approach to tasks.
  • Hard working with the ability to work on your own and in a team.
  • Full Driving License
  • Ability and willingness to work overtime as and when required
SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide.

By joining us, you'll be part of a 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities.

We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us.

You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.


As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more.

Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.


  • Building a safer and more _sustainable world_ is the _core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC_, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations._

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