Sampling Technician in London

Are you an experienced Sampling Technician? Do you have a full UK driving licence with the willingness to travel across the UK? If so, this could be the role for you!

We are partnered a leading provider of Analytical Testing Services who have accredited laboratories located across the UK! They provide these services across Environmental Testing, Food and Pharmaceuticals, helping their clients remain compliant.

Our client is looking for a Sampling Technician to carry out Environmental Monitoring and Sampling services across the UK. The successful candidate will be driving a temperature controlled van to various sampling locations, from private homes to landfill sites, so you must be prepared to work outdoors in all weather.

This role is offered on a full time permanent basis, working Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00 mainly covering the M25 Corridor and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will also be expected to be on call one weekend in every three, where any call out work is paid at time and a half, in addition to a separate standby allowance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Extensive driving to various locations.
• Undertaking sampling of ground waters, surface waters, trade effluent, waste water, potable waters, gas, legionella and dust.
• Carrying out onsite field testing using calibrated scientific equipment.
• Accurate recording and reporting of field data.
• Adherence to Health and Safety requirements.
• Transportation of samples in line with clearly defined temperature control requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Willing to travel across the UK, with occasional overnight stays.
• Flexible for the on call rota one weekend in every three.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Highly organised and self motivated, with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and follow procedures.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience in Environmental Monitoring is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety and Quality Management System guidelines preferred.