Sample Collection Driver

Huntress; Ashford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntress is seeking a confident Sample Collection Driver for Ashford and Canterbury, UK. This fully field-based role involves traveling to different sites to carry out scheduled sampling activities, following clear procedures with high accuracy.

You will drive to diverse locations, manage daily routes, and liaise with site contacts while maintaining vehicle and equipment standards. Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable working independently.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required or preferred.
• Experience in driving, field-based, delivery, collection or sampling roles is desirable.
• Reliable, punctual and professional performance.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive to various locations to carry out scheduled sampling activities.
• Plan and manage daily journeys efficiently.
• Collect and handle samples per procedures.
• Ensure samples are correctly labelled, recorded and handled.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Flexible travel

Job description

Sample Collection Driver

Location: Ashford / Canterbury

Salary: £14.57 per hour

Contact - Initially for 2 months but could be extended

About the role -

Are you a confident driver who enjoys working independently and being out on the road? We are recruiting on behalf of a successful client for a sample collection drive for the Ashford and Canterbury area. They are looking for a reliable and organised Driving Field Sampling Technician to join their team.

This is a fully field-based driving role involving travel to different locations to carry out scheduled sampling activities. The role would suit someone who enjoys being on the road, working independently, and following clear procedures while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive to a variety of locations to carry out scheduled sampling activities
• Plan and manage daily journeys efficiently
• Collect and handle samples in accordance with company procedures
• Ensure all samples are correctly labelled, recorded, and handled
• Liaise professionally with customers and site contacts
• Maintain company equipment and ensure the vehicle is kept clean and presentable
• Report any issues, delays, or problems to the relevant team
• Work independently while ensuring daily schedules and deadlines are met

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A full UK driving licence and confidence driving to different locations
• Previous experience in a driving, field-based, delivery, collection, sampling, or similar role is desirable
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Comfortable working independently
• Willingness to travel between different sites throughout the working day

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.