Site Technician

Hello Recruitment Associates
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6TP, United Kingdom
Today
£28,000 – £32,000 pa

Salary

£28,000 – £32,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Entry
Posted
24 Apr 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Plus benefits

Site Technician - Civil Engineering - Welwyn Garden City £28000 to £32000 plus benefits

Hello Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting a Field Based Site Technician for a expanding civil engineeering business based in Welwyn Garden City.

Their services include a wide range of specialist investigations and testing methods, such as:

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

PTSI (Pulsed Thermography Structural Inspections)

Impulse Array & Tomography

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Concrete Condition Survey

Wall Tie Surveys

HAC Investigations

Confined Spaces Inspections

Coring Investigations

Schmidt Hammer Investigations

Trial Pitting

Foundation Investigations

Steelwork & Weld Inspections

Paint Testing

Load Testing

Structural Monitoring

Scour Investigations

Pontoon & Boat Access

Drone Surveys

Access Supply

Skid Testing

Concrete Testing

Ultrasonics

Job Purpose:

The Technician role involves conducting a wide range of structural investigations and testing procedures to support client projects. Technicians ensure accurate data collection and contribute to the smooth execution of site operations.

Key Responsibilities

Perform testing and investigations, including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), coring, and Schmidt hammer tests.

Maintain and calibrate testing equipment.

Adhere to health and safety regulations on-site.

Collaborate with engineers and site managers to achieve project goals.

Record and report field data for further analysis.

Mentor Trainee Technicians where applicable.

Essential Skills and Attributes:

Proficiency in operating testing equipment.

Experience working in field-based environments.

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Strong interest in civil engineering and field operations.

Ability to work in outdoor and physically demanding environments.

Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Willingness to travel and stay overnight as required.

Desirable Skills and Attributes:

Full UK driving license.

Basic knowledge of testing equipment or site operations.

Certifications in NDT or related techniques.

Experience with data entry and report preparation.

This role is very much open to an enthusiastic person most likely from a construction background who is open to a new opportunity. The salary range is £28000 to £32000 for this immediate start

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Skilled Production Technician

Meritus Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom
£25 – £31 ph

UAV Technician

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom
On-site

CAD Technician

Nicholas Associates Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

UAV Technician

Peacock Sourcing Limited Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 4JA, United Kingdom
£30,000 – £45,000 pa

UAV Technician

Peacock Sourcing Limited Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8NJ, United Kingdom
£30,000 – £45,000 pa

UAV Technician

Peacock Sourcing Limited Wilton, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
£30,000 – £45,000 pa

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Where to Advertise UAV Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Advertising UAV jobs in the UK requires a different approach to most technical hiring. The candidate pool spans aeronautical engineers, embedded systems developers, flight control specialists, RF engineers, payload integration experts and regulatory affairs professionals — a highly specific multidisciplinary mix that general job boards are poorly equipped to reach. The strongest UAV candidates often come from defence backgrounds, aerospace primes or academic research groups, and move between roles through specialist networks, industry events and sector-specific channels rather than mainstream platforms. This guide, published by UAVJobs.co.uk, covers where to advertise UAV and drone roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

New UAV Employers to Watch in 2026: UK and Global Companies Powering Drone and Autonomous Aviation Careers

Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are transforming how industries operate — from delivery and inspection to defence, agriculture, and emergency response. As regulations evolve and technology matures, demand for skilled professionals with expertise in UAV systems, autonomy, robotics, perception, and safety is rising rapidly. For individuals exploring roles on www.UAVJobs.co.uk , knowing which organisations are innovating, scaling, winning contracts, or investing in the UK market can make a critical difference when planning your career. This article highlights the top UAV employers to watch in 2026, from cutting‑edge UK startups to global drone innovators with growing UK operations.

How Many UAV Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a UAV Job?

If you’re aiming for a role in the Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) industry, it can feel like every job advert expects you to know a never-ending list of tools: flight control systems, autopilot frameworks, simulation platforms, sensor suites, communication stacks, mission planning software, GIS tools — and on it goes. With so many names and acronyms, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and assume you must learn every tool under the sun before you’ll be taken seriously by employers. Here’s the honest truth most UAV hiring managers won’t say out loud: 👉 They don’t hire you because you know every tool — they hire you because you can use the right tools to solve real UAV problems safely, reliably and in context. Tools matter — absolutely — but they always serve a purpose: solving problems, reducing risk, improving performance, or guiding safer operations. So the real question isn’t how many tools you should know — it’s: which tools you should master, in what context, and why. This article breaks down what employers actually expect, which tools are essential, which are role-specific, and how to focus your learning so you look credible, confident and job-ready.