Trainee GIS Technician

Trainee GIS Technician

Trainee 28000 - 35000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Fisher German Llp

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Assist in creating high-quality maps and support GIS analysis for exciting infrastructure projects.
  • Company: Join a leading national consultancy with a collaborative and innovative culture.
  • Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, a bonus scheme, and hybrid working options.
  • Other info: Great opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Kickstart your career in GIS and make a real impact on major projects across the UK.
  • Qualifications: Proactive attitude, strong organisational skills, and a willingness to learn.

The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee GIS Technician to join our growing Geospatial team within the Infrastructure Services Division (ISD). This is an exciting opportunity for someone at graduate level to develop their career within a leading national consultancy, supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the UK. You will work within a highly collaborative team, delivering geospatial support across a wide range of projects—from small, detailed plans to large-scale national infrastructure schemes. The role offers excellent exposure to multidisciplinary work and the opportunity to build technical expertise within a supportive and forward‑thinking environment.

Fisher German is recognised for delivering practical, commercially focused solutions across infrastructure, property, and rural sectors, with geospatial data playing a critical role in our service offering. This is a full‑time role (37.5 hours) based from our office in Ashby de la Zouch. We also operate a hybrid working policy.

Benefits
  • A discretionary bonus scheme
  • A generous holiday scheme which commences at 25 days with a sliding scale up to 30 days plus an additional day for your birthday, and additional days to cover the festive period
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
  • An online money saving portal
  • Death In Service cover, alongside access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes health appointments for you and your family
  • Volunteering Leave equating to 2 days per year (pro rata if you’re part‑time)
Duties
  • Assisting in producing high‑quality maps, plans, and figures for a variety of project deliverables
  • Managing, analysing, and maintaining spatial datasets
  • Supporting infrastructure and land‑related projects with GIS analysis and mapping
  • Assisting with data validation, quality control, and database management
  • Preparing constraint mapping and spatial analysis to inform project planning
  • Supporting field data collection through mobile GIS tools and survey integration
  • Contributing to the development and improvement of GIS systems, processes, and workflows
  • Collaborating with internal teams to meet project deadlines and deliverables
Qualifications
  • Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
  • Experience working within a GIS consultancy or similar commercial environment (desirable)
  • Exposure to infrastructure, utilities, or land‑based projects (desirable)
  • Experience with: FME (Feature Manipulation Engine), ArcGIS Online, ESRI Field Maps, Survey123 (desirable)
  • Familiarity with spatial data formats (geodatabases, shapefiles, CAD, survey data)
  • Full UK driving licence (beneficial)

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Trainee GIS Technician employer: Fisher German Llp

Fisher German is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for a Commercial Property Manager to thrive. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer generous holiday allowances, enhanced family leave policies, and opportunities for professional growth through training and development. Our hybrid working policy allows for flexibility, ensuring that you can balance your professional and personal life while contributing to a diverse portfolio across various property sectors.

Fisher German Llp

Contact Details:

Fisher German Llp Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Trainee GIS Technician

GIS Analysis
Spatial Data Management
Data Validation
Quality Control
Database Management
Mapping and Cartography
FME (Feature Manipulation Engine)