Field Environmental Sampling Technician

LabRulez; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25–30 days + 8 holidays

Buy extra leave

Enhanced sick pay

Salary progression scheme

Perkbox membership

Learning/study support

Car parking on-site

Job summary

ALS is seeking a Sampling Technician based in Coventry to carry out environmental monitoring and sampling across the UK for commercial and key account clients, in line with company procedures and ISO17025 accreditation.

The role involves extensive driving in a temperature-controlled van, outdoor work in all weather, and delivery of samples to the Coventry laboratory. Weekend on-call for drinking water sampling is paid in addition to the base salary.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Undertaking sampling of ground waters.
• Undertaking sampling of surface waters.
• Undertaking sampling of waste water.
• Undertaking sampling of potable waters.
• Undertaking sampling of gas.
• Carrying out on-site field-testing using calibrated scientific equipment.
• Accurate recording and reporting field data in line with ALS quality procedures.
• Ensuring ALS and client Health and Safety requirements, procedures and policies are adhered to.
• Transportation of samples in line with clearly defined temperature control requirements.
• Driving long distances in a safe, legal manner at all times whilst on the Public Highway.
• Adhering to all on site requirements when at customer sites.
• Being the "public face" for ALS and liaising with clients and on site contacts in a polite and professional manner.
• Ad hoc duties as required to ensure that the business directives are met.

Skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Independent work

Outdoor work readiness

UK driving licence

Willing to travel UK

Basic IT skills (Word, Excel)

Physically fit

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

ALS is seeking a Sampling Technician based in Coventry to carry out environmental monitoring and sampling across the UK for commercial and key account clients, in line with company procedures and ISO17025 accreditation.

The role involves extensive driving in a temperature-controlled van, outdoor work in all weather, and delivery of samples to the Coventry laboratory. Weekend on-call for drinking water sampling is paid in addition to the base salary.