Junior Concrete Survey Technician

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Junior Concrete Survey Technician
Location: Mitcham, CR4 4TU
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Benefits: Pension contribution matching, Private health care, Life insurance 4 x salary, Private medical insurance, 26 days holiday (rising to 28 days) plus bank holidays, 3 days paid leave per year to participate in community projects, Comprehensive employee assistance plan, Eye care vouchers, Help towards evening class / hobby allowance, Cycle to work scheme and Continuous training and career development
CRL Surveys is an acknowledged and renowned specialist in the field of structural Inspections, surveys and investigations!
We have teams of highly qualified and experienced Inspectors, Materials Engineers, Surveyors and Technicians, who service a wide range of Clients both at home and abroad.
Concrete Survey Technician – About the Role:
We are now recruiting for a number of Concrete Survey Technicians, there is absolutely no previous experience needed for this role – we will give you all of the necessary training!
As our Concrete Survey Technician you will be responsible for:

The Inspection, Survey and Investigation of all types of buildings and structures, using a range of both industry standard and new, innovative, techniques
The preparation of documentation for inclusion in reports
Working safely and efficiently, both on site and at Office base, to achieve deadlines
Maintaining site survey and test equipment
Concrete Survey Technician – Skills & Experience:
Be keen to develop your skills and progress within a growing business
Be prepared to travel, throughout the UK and occasionally abroad. Working away from home, working weekends and night shifts are a major part of the roles available and a driving license is essential
Be able to gather and handle information methodically and thoroughly
Be able to follow procedures to ensure safety, quality and productivity standards are met
Be comfortable working at height, in confined spaces and other potentially hazardous and sometimes unpleasant environments
Understand the importance of working effectively in a team
Be computer literate
Driving Licence is essential
Beyond this, it would be great if you had an interest in Civil Engineering or Surveying!
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
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