Assistant CPT Operative

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Wallingford, Oxfordshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Technical and Operations
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

CPT (Cone Penetration Testing) Equipment Maintenance Driving Licence Communication Skills Mechanics Electronics Teamwork Health and Safety

FULL DESCRIPTION

Assistant CPT Operative

As an Assistant CPT Operative, you’ll play a hands‑on role in shaping vital ground investigation projects that support safer infrastructure, renewable energy development, and more sustainable communities. Based across UK land and nearshore sites, you’ll join a passionate, supportive team where learning and growth are part of everyday life. Working closely with experienced Operators and reporting to the UK CPT Operations Manager, you’ll gain invaluable technical skills while contributing to work that genuinely matters. This is an on‑site field‑based role.

Job Description

Are you ready to kick‑start your field operations career with a global leader in geo‑data? As an Assistant CPT Operative, you’ll play a hands‑on role in shaping vital ground investigation projects that support safer infrastructure, renewable energy development, and more sustainable communities. Based across UK land and nearshore sites, you’ll join a passionate, supportive team where learning and growth are part of everyday life. Working closely with experienced Operators and reporting to the UK CPT Operations Manager, you’ll gain invaluable technical skills while contributing to work that genuinely matters. This is an on‑site field-based role.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Expectations & Deliverables

  • Assist in delivering high‑quality Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) data to support ground investigation projects across the UK.
  • Maintain accurate test results and documentation in line with [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]’s technical, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Operate CPT equipment under supervision, ensuring safe, reliable, and consistent performance on every site.

Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with on‑site CPT Operators, Site Managers, and project teams to complete assigned testing activities.
  • Contribute to daily equipment checks, maintenance, and rig preparation to support operational readiness.
  • Follow [Employer hidden]’s procedures for health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance at all times.
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities and embrace opportunities to develop technical and operational skills.
  • Travel to various land and nearshore project locations, staying away from home when required.

What You’ll Need to Thrive in This Role

  • A full UK manual driving licence is mandatory.
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel and work away from home, including nights or weekends.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work confidently and respectfully with a variety of colleagues.
  • A practical mindset with an interest or aptitude in mechanics or electronics. Additional training will be provided.
  • A collaborative approach, adaptability to changing site demands, and a positive attitude towards learning and development.
  • An HGV Category C (Class 2) licence is desirable.
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