07/10/2026
WE ARE HIRING AGAIN - Portsmouth!
MCD Ground Solutions is an industry leading support services company, providing the construction sector with a range of site investigation services. We undertake drilling, in-situ testing, technical labour, sampling, monitoring and surveying throughout the UK.
We are currently looking for trainee level site testing technicians to be permanent members of the MCD team!
We are looking for competent, hard-working individuals who enjoy working in an outdoor environment.
We welcome individuals who are eager to learn new skills, including the ability to use a range of high-spec in-situ testing and geotechnical drilling equipment and who are happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-growing industry.
They will be joining our small team of friendly and enthusiastic technicians.
Why work for MCD?
We believe that our team should be valued, supported and rewarded. Therefore, MCD are proud to offer an industry leading benefits package!
In addition to offering competitive salaries, employees benefit from paid overtime and industry-leading maternity and paternity pay which includes, after qualifying period, paternity pay at full pay for 3 weeks and statutory pay for a further week; maternity pay from 100% salary for 10 weeks, 75% of salary for 8 weeks and 50% salary for 8 weeks.
Employees are added to our benefits and rewards platform which gives access to hundreds of retailer discounts and cashback. Our team also have the chance to choose from a range of leisure subscriptions, including:
Gym Membership
Streaming Platforms (Netflix, Apple, Disney Plus etc)
Beauty Subscriptions
Spotify
Coffee Subscriptions
Cinema Membership
We understand that work-life balance is vital to ensure happy and healthy workforce, and while working away from home is a part of this role, we also offer generous holiday allowance which increases with tenure, an additional birthday holiday and discretionary Christmas shutdown days.
Employees can access our online mental health support (Employee Assistance Programme) and benefit from in-house support from mental health champions.
We also recognise the importance of structured training and career progression. We are a fast growing team who invest time and money into ensuring our employees have the right tools and training needed to perform to the best of their ability. Standard training includes first aid, manual handling, asbestos awareness. Additional training can include NPORS excavator ticket, NVQs and post-graduate degrees, if applicable.
What will our Site Technician be doing day-to-day?
Our site technicians will be working on various outdoor sites identified for future development, currently being developed or other environments such as highways and MOD bases. They will be working as part of a team and reporting to a senior technician, who will also provide guidance and training, following our set training plan.
The main duties and responsibilities will include:
On-site ground investigations to include:
Second man on a window sampling drilling rig;
Hand dug excavations;
Foundation/utility inspection pits;
Breaking out/reinstatement;
Vegetation clearance;
General site duties.
For the right candidate there will be opportunities to progress to Window Sampling Drilling as a lead driller or on-site testing such as Plate Load Testing.
Our ideal candidates:
There is no experience required for this position as MCD will provide all necessary training for the employee to undertake all the necessary services we provide to our clients. We are simply looking for individuals with good communication skills (written and verbal); competent using touch screen tablets; who can work well as part of a team and independently in an outdoor environment; have a positive attitude to health and safety, and who are reliable, punctual, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving license. There will be occasions when work dictates working across the country so working away from home will be essential. A CSCS card is desirable but not essential.
For further details or if you wish to send your cv, please email [email protected] or call 01489 358341.
