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Assistant Engineer / Geoscience Apprentice

Geotechnics LTD · Coventry · posted 2 February 2026

Wage
£18,000 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
5 Years
Level
Degree (Level 6)
Standard
Geoscientist (integrated degree) (level 6)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
2

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  • 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

Your training

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

Where it leads

  • Further progression on the Geotechnics training Scheme upto Senior Engineer
  • Chartership with the Geological Society for the right candidate

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.

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.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • 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) — essential
  • A Level Geology / Geography (grade B or Equivalent) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 203 TORRINGTON AVENUE, TILE HILL, COVENTRY, CV4 9AP
  • Unit 1 B Borders Industrial Park River Lane, Saltney, Chester, CH4 8RJ

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