Trainee Column Tester

We are seeking a skilled Trainee Column Tester to join our team in the UK. As a Field-Based Test Specialist, you will be responsible for carrying out structural testing and analysis of lighting columns throughout the UK.

This is a unique opportunity to develop your skills further in a niche industry. If you have experience operating plant machinery or groundwork and are keen to learn more, this could be the perfect role for you.

You will be working in a safe manner based on the location, and operating machinery such as diggers and cherry picker type arms. Occasional nights/weekend work is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• To carry out structural testing and analysis of lighting columns
• Undertaking the structural testing of lampposts using machinery and test equipment
• Expensed overnight stays (Monday to Thursday) with an early return Friday on a weekly basis
• Early starts and driving to the test location on a Monday morning
• Working in a safe manner based on the location
• Operating machinery such as diggers and cherry picker type arms

Requirements:

• MUST hold a full, clean UK driving licence (class B+E desirable)
• Have previous experience of operating machinery such as a cherry picker, digger, JCB, scissor lift or forklift
• Prior experience in groundwork, highway maintenance, construction labouring, civil engineering or structural mechanics
• MUST be happy to stay away from home Monday-Thursday night on a weekly basis
• Be good at planning, reliable & well-organised
• Be PC literate able to use a computer to create simple reports

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum

Benefits:

• Daily expenses are provided along with hotels for overnight stays
• Monday-Friday day shifts
• Competitive night shift bonus (OTE £35k with bonuses)
• Internal bonus progression within the first year
• Company pension scheme
• 23 days holidays + bank holidays