GIS Technician

Gaist Solutions Ltd
Skipton, UK
24 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
£28,000.0 - £30,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Geographic Information Systems Asana Data Integrity Data Mapping Spatial Databases Microsoft Office Spatial Data Infrastructures Data Management

Job description

  • Data Management: Inputting, updating, and maintaining spatial and non-spatial databases and process flows.
  • Map Creation: Producing standard, high-quality data driven reports with analysis of outputs.
  • Quality Control: Checking datasets for errors, identifying missing attributes, and cleaning up geographic features to maintain database integrity.
  • Act as a day-to-day point of contact for clients via email, meetings, and the support desk, ensuring queries are triaged and resolved promptly.
  • Oversee uploading, allocation, and monitoring of collected imagery to analysis teams, ensuring completeness, correct metadata, and timely outputs.
  • Maintain accurate, current project documentation (plans, trackers, meeting notes, status reports) and file structures., This paid position offers an engaging environment where your technical skills will directly impact real-world projects while supporting your professional growth.

Requirements

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience with GIS/mapping tools and spatial data concepts.
  • Proficient in SQL.
  • Experience working in a structured project environment with schedules and KPIs.
  • Strong organisation, prioritisation, and time management across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Clear written and verbal communication; confident running structured client meetings.
  • Detail orientation with the ability to interpret data outputs and spot inconsistencies.
  • Proactive problem solving; anticipates risks and drives timely resolution.
  • Proficient IT Skills including use of Microsoft Office.
  • Integrity, ownership mindset, and continuous-improvement orientation.
  • Must have literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE standard.

Desirable

Experience in the Highways sector and/or working with local authorities and public-sector frameworks.

Competence with collaboration and project management tools (e.g., Slack, Monday.com) and support desk platforms.

Benefits & conditions

  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance

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