Full Job Description
Geographic Information System (GIS) Trainee Technician - Full-Time/Permanent
Salary £24,000 - £26,000/Annum (dependant on experience)
Hours: 40.0hrs per week
About Us
E McMullan Ltd has developed alongside our clients to offer a comprehensive range of multi-disciplinary environmental and engineering services. Our expertise includes leakage detection, water network pressure management, utility and topographical surveying, and GIS provision and management. We work with leading utilities, construction firms, and industrial companies across the UK and Ireland, guided by a consistent commitment to accuracy and quality.
About the Role
We are seeking a self-motivated GIS Trainee Technician to join our team at our Portglenone office. This role is ideal for someone with an academic background in GIS or data management, strong general IT skills, and an interest in gaining commercial experience. The successful candidate will be organised, methodical and committed to producing accurate, high-quality work.
Primary Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Update and migrate data between various GIS and database platforms
- Maintain company data within GIS and asset management systems as required
- Digitise utility data, including infrastructure attributes, for upload client GIS platform
- Develop automation scripts to support data management, analysis, and quality checking
- Produce 2D and 3D topographical and data models in AutoCAD including Point Clouds
- Input and manage database information, and create weekly water management reports
- Integrate third party data (satellite imagery, aerial photography) within company GIS platform
- Produce as-laid utility drawings
Required skills, knowledge and characteristics
- Relevant GIS qualification, with previous experience using GIS software
- Experience using the ArcGIS Online platform
- Strong computer skills, including experience with complex databases and spreadsheets
- Strong numeracy, interpersonal, and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Professional attitude towards the company, colleagues and clients
- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads
- Willingness to develop existing skills and knowledge, with a genuine interest in building a career in GIS
- Ability to follow all company policies and procedures and hold a full, current, clean driving licence
Employee Expectations
Successful applicants will join a professional team and receive the following benefits:
- 20 days holidays & 12 public holidays per year
- Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive training and career development opportunities
- Use of all the latest technologies and gain experience in GIS applications
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
