Site Support Operative

Company overview

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland’s Infrastructure division provides technical support services that help major construction and civil engineering projects meet standards for safety, quality, and compliance across the UK. The team carries out independent testing of construction materials to assess strength, durability, and performance, along with foundation and pile testing to check ground stability. It also delivers specialist assessments of structures and pavements, plus geotechnical and structural monitoring that provides real-time data during the full life of a project.

Using advanced methods and modern technology, SOCOTEC supports projects from early site investigation through construction and into long-term performance, helping customers reduce risk, meet legal and regulatory expectations, and create safer, more resilient assets.

Role overview

SOCOTEC is hiring a Site Support Operative for its Infrastructure Division in Coventry. This opportunity is suited to someone interested in geotechnical ground investigation within the construction sector and who wants to contribute to the success of the wider business.

The company is expanding its teams and is looking for a dependable, adaptable, and committed individual who can work well both independently and as part of a team. The work is varied, with changing sites and projects, so no two days are expected to be the same.

Key duties

• Carry out mobilisation and demobilisation activities on site.
• Support enabling and reinstatement work.
• Assist with gas and groundwater monitoring tasks.
• Provide help with drilling activities when required.

What the role calls for

Applicants should bring strong organisation, the ability to manage several tasks at once, and confidence working to deadlines in a client-focused environment. Clear communication across all levels is important, along with the ability to maintain accurate and readable test records.

Benefits and growth

SOCOTEC offers a competitive salary together with a benefits package that includes 25 days of holiday plus the option to buy additional leave, an electric car scheme where applicable, employee recognition initiatives, family-friendly support, retail discounts, an employee assistance programme, and an enhanced company pension.

The company is Disability Confident accredited and highlights career development through training, mentoring, and structured learning from day one. Employees can build a traditional progression path or explore opportunities across different disciplines, with flexibility to work on local, national, or global projects and in office-based, remote, or hybrid arrangements where applicable.

Additional information

SOCOTEC says its mission is to help build a safer and more sustainable world, with innovation and environmental and social responsibility central to how the business operates. The organisation describes itself as a growing community of more than 2,000 professionals working across testing, inspection, and certification services.