Geoscientist (integrated degree) (level 6)
Assistant Engineer / Geoscience Apprentice
GEOTECHNICS LTD · UNIVERSITY OF KEELE
Location
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 9AP
Salary
£18,000 a year
Duration
5 Years
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
2
Degree awarded
Geoscientist (integrated degree) (level 6)
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
31 July 2026
Posted
2 February 2026
Vacancy reference
2000012374
About the role
- Assist with all tasks associated with site investigations
- Describe soil and rock to British Standard
- Assist in the preparation of site investigation reports
- Assist in the preparation of Health and Safety documention
- Assist in the supervision of site work.
- Assist with testing soil and rock in the laboratory
Working week
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm when working in the office. Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm when working in the laboratory or onsite. You may be required to work additional hours in excess of your normal hours of work.
Skills
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade Level 2 or higher
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade Level 2 or higher
Essential
A Level · 3 subjects including a Science · Grade B or Equivalent
Desired
A Level · Geology / Geography · Grade B or Equivalent
Training & development
Geoscientist (integrated degree) Apprenticeship Standard:
- Training is to be provided by Keele University both at Keele and remotely
- Training at Keele is to be delivered in week blocks
Additional training
- You will join the Geotechnics Graduate Engineer Training Scheme and this will run concurrently with your apprenticeship so your on the job training will progress alongside your accademic study
Future prospects
- Further progression on the Geotechnics training Scheme upto Senior Engineer
- Chartership with the Geological Society for the right candidate
Company benefits
Professional Membership Buy or sell annual leave
Things to consider
The role will see you working predominantly outdoors, in our UKAS award winning laboratory and in our offices. You will also have the opportunity to visit and work across the UK.
About GEOTECHNICS LTD
Geotechnics….it’s been in the name since 1983. We deal with the engineering and environmental interaction between earth materials and the built environment. We work with soil, rock, groundwater and other man made materials to help ground truth and understand the site-specific engineering behaviour beneath our feet. We offer value through our research, investigation, testing, monitoring, reporting and evaluation to reduce the risks associated with the unknowns at pre-construction stage.
Website
www.geotechnics.co.uk/Contact email
recruitment@geotechnics.co.uk