Field Environmental Sampling Technician – Travel & Outdoors

Als; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 30 days

Car parking on-site

Salary progression scheme

Pension plan

Perkbox membership

Job summary

ALS is seeking a Sampling Technician to conduct environmental monitoring across the UK, based around the M25 corridor. The role involves driving a temperature-controlled van to sampling locations, handling samples for delivery to our Coventry laboratory, and occasional weekend standby coverage for drinking water sampling.

You will work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00, with potential travel across the UK and some overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Willing to travel across the UK, with occasional overnight stays.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic IT skills, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking sampling of ground waters, surface waters, trade effluent, wastewater, potable waters, gas, legionella, dust.
• 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 and policies are adhered to.
• Transportation of samples with temperature control.
• Driving long distances in a safe, legal manner on the Public Highway.
• Liaising with clients and site contacts in a polite, professional manner.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Willing to travel across the UK

Good communication skills

Basic IT skills

Job description

ALS is seeking a Sampling Technician to conduct environmental monitoring across the UK, based around the M25 corridor. The role involves driving a temperature-controlled van to sampling locations, handling samples for delivery to our Coventry laboratory, and occasional weekend standby coverage for drinking water sampling.

You will work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00, with potential travel across the UK and some overnight stays.