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With over 30 years of experience, we support major infrastructure, construction, utilities and environmental projects through land and utility surveying, gas and asset surveys, flow and water quality monitoring, and advanced geotechnical and structural monitoring. Using industry-leading technology and real-time data, we help clients reduce risk, protect critical assets and make safe, informed decisions. Our people-focused, can-do culture puts safety, quality and customer excellence at the heart of everything we do.\nWhat's in it for you?\nYour expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.\n Workshop Technician - Leeds\nAre you interested in Water Quality Monitoring and instrumentation? This could be your opportunity to join SOCOTEC as a Workshop Technician, playing a vital role in ensuring our water quality monitoring equipment is serviced, calibrated, tested and ready to support critical field operations.\nWe’re looking for a proactive, reliable and adaptable Workshop Technician to join our Water Quality team in Leeds. You’ll work both independently and collaboratively, using strong practical skills, attention to detail and problem-solving abilities to maintain and prepare water quality sensors and instrumentation. An interest in sensor technology, confidence using IT systems and a commitment to working safely and efficiently are essential, alongside a full UK driving license and flexibility to occasionally work away from base when required.\nThe tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):\nServicing, repairing, testing, calibrating and maintaining water quality monitoring equipment and sensors.\nPreparing, cleaning and deploying water quality instrumentation, ensuring equipment is fully operational and ready for field use.\nManaging equipment availability through battery maintenance, stock control and asset tracking using internal IT systems.\nSupporting safe and efficient operations by following health and safety procedures and adapting to changing project and field team requirements.\n To be a successful Workshop Technician, you should be able to demonstrate:\nStrong practical skills, attention to detail and effective problem-solving abilities.\nAn interest in water quality instrumentation, with the ability to follow calibration procedures accurately.\nGood communication and teamwork skills, with a proactive, adaptable approach to meeting deadlines.\nConfidence using IT systems, a commitment to safe working practices, and a positive, can-do attitude.\nA full UK driving license and flexibility to occasionally work away from base, including overnight stays when required.\n Why SOCOTEC?\nJoin a thriving community of over 2,000 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. 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