Sample Collection Driver

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

Job summary

Huntress, recruiting on behalf of a client, is seeking a Sample Collection Driver for the Haywards Heath area. This fully field-based role involves traveling to different locations to perform scheduled sampling activities and collect samples with accuracy.

You will plan daily journeys, liaise with site contacts, and maintain equipment and the vehicle. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 teamWork independently while ensuring daily schedules and deadlines are met

Job description

Sample Collection Driver

Location: Haywards Heath

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 teamWork 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.