Sample Collection Driver

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

Job summary

Huntress - Maidstone is recruiting for a Sample Collection Driver to cover the Ashford and Canterbury area. The role is fully field-based with driving to various locations to collect samples and ensure accurate labelling and recording of each item.

The ideal candidate will hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable working independently, following clear procedures while maintaining high accuracy. The position offers £14.57 per hour and initially runs for 2 months, with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Comfortable working independently while following procedures.

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

Skills

UK driving licence

Travel between sites

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 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.