Sample Collection Driver

Huntress; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntress is seeking a reliable Sample Collection Driver for a fully field-based role based in Farnborough. You will travel to various sites to carry out scheduled sampling activities, driving independently and following clear procedures with accuracy.

The role is located in Farnborough, offering £14.57 per hour. A full UK driving licence is required, and the ideal candidate will be well-organised, punctual and able to travel between sites while maintaining safety and professional communication

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and ability to drive to multiple locations.
• Experience in driving, field-based, delivery or sampling roles desirable.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to travel between sites during the day.

Responsibilities

• Drive to varied locations to perform scheduled sampling activities.
• Plan and manage daily journeys efficiently.
• Collect and handle samples according to procedures.
• Ensure samples are properly labelled, recorded and stored.
• Liaise professionally with customers and site contacts.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment cleanliness.
• Report issues or delays to the team.
• Work independently to meet daily schedules and deadlines.

Job description

Sample Collection Driver

Location: Farnborough

Salary: £14.57 per hour

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 based in Farnborough 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.