Come join the team as a Trainee Service Locator in our growing business, along with exciting opportunities to work on some of the largest UK construction projects.

You will play a crucial role in conducting surveys, collecting data, and producing maps using various tools and software. The role will require travel to London and surrounding areas.

At the core of our company lies ambition and innovation, and we are dedicated to investing in our personnel, technology, and processes. Whether it is above or below ground, we can conduct surveys and provide support to clients, designers, and contractors throughout the entire lifecycle of projects.

Responsibilities

The scope of this role is to carry out the physical check and survey of all of the underground services within the area that is being investigated, the service locator will have the following responsibilities.

The Trainee Service Locator will use various geophysical techniques to locate the service, once they have been found, the services will be marked/spray painted onto the ground in the appropriate colour, defining the type of service and the depth of the service.

• Working with modern service location equipment such as Radar detection, RD8100/8200.
• Accurately and consistently locate underground utility assets and mark them up on-site as part of the permit-to-dig process.
• Work with your surveying mentor as their assistant to complete surveys in line with Vision Survey, clients and industry standards.
• Building and maintaining client relationships ensuring we deliver to our client’s expectations.
• Assisting with detailed field and office location assignments.
• Checking the quality of information within a permit to dig, and the successful briefing of site teams.
• Ensure that all survey kit is maintained and well kept.
• Follow the Client/Site permit to dig procedures, and RAMS.

Requirements

• This position is in a lively and fast-paced environment, so we’re looking for candidates who can adapt to changes smoothly and handle their tasks efficiently.
• We're seeking someone who can balance various responsibilities, stay adaptable, and become a valued member of our team.
• A readiness to travel to our locations throughout the country is a must.
• You should be able to collaborate effectively within a team and engage with clients in person.
• A full UK manual driving license is required.
  Desirables
• CSCS Card holder (This will be required before starting work)
• Surveying/Engineering/Construction Experience

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries (Dependent on experience)
• Pension Scheme
• Company Vehicle
• Allowance payments when working away
• Social events throughout the year eg Annual General Meeting, Summer Event, and Christmas Event
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Continuous on-the-job training and development
  

Vision Survey is an equal opportunities employer with the aim of providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage suitably qualified applications regardless of race, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion or belief. We are a culture that celebrates success on merit.