Archaeological Geophysicist (Workshop Supervisor)

About the role:

Geophysicists (Workshop Supervisor) support the company’s technical operations and facilities management by working on, and supervising, associated projects and tasks. Activities may cover a broad range of IT, electronics, facilities, equipment maintenance and development, or other workshop-related tasks.

Capacity for fieldwork should average 40-50% of the time, with an emphasis on non-standard projects or staff training and development, as necessary. Geophysicist (Workshop Supervisor) are responsible for ensuring their office-based and fieldwork activities hit or exceed targets and deadlines. In the field, they are responsible for leading the planning on survey strategies during fieldwork, including large, complex, and non-standard projects.

Additionally, Geophysicist (Workshop Supervisor) will play a key role in staff development and training. This role will also entail line management and/or mentoring of junior staff.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the Heritage, Geology or Geophysics sectors.

• Competent and experienced geophysical surveyor, with demonstrable experience of successfully supervising teams on site.

• Full UK manual driving license

• Willingness to work outdoors in all weathers & away from home

• Self Motivated and Driven

• Eligible to work in the UK without restriction

Additional to salary

• Profit share bonuses

• up to 8% employer matched pension contributions via salary sacrifice

• Employee perks, including discounts at major retailers

• Subsistence and accommodation provided for most surveys (depending on commuting distance from the office)

Annual Leave

• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

• Additional paid leave for Christmas to New Year closure

• Additional annual leave days with length of service

Professional

• Field & Office based training

• Clear career progression within the Company

• Paid site safety certifications i.e. CSCS and LANTRA

• Paid professional accreditation i.e. CIfA

• High quality PPE

Wellbeing

• Mental health first aiders at all levels of the Company

• Auto enrolment onto private medical insurance through AXA

• Access to physiotherapists, chiropractors and other therapists

• 24/7 Doctor appointments

• Cash back for Dental & Optical

• Access to 24/7 confidential EAP helpline

• Mental Health cover included

• up to 40% discount on Gym Membership

• Newly renovated office

• Office kitchen, including Free Breakfast & Beverages.

• Travel between office & survey site included within working hours

Commute

• Easy Access to public transport network

• Discounted local train & bus fares

• Option to obtain an EV vehicle through salary sacrifice scheme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Cheap, secure parking nearby