
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

Magnitude Surveys is a social enterprise and independent provider of archaeological geophysics to the community, research, public outreach and commercial sectors. We are passionate about sharing geophysical survey as an interactive tool to encourage engagement and connection with archaeological and cultural heritage. As we design, manufacture and utilise our own bespoke geophysical systems and software, we offer tailored geophysical surveys to meet any project's specific geophysical requirements and any other needs. Magnitude Surveys' bespoke equipment and software also allows us to provide rapid visual feedback of the collected results.