Sample Reception Technician

SGS; Bar Hill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Job summary

SGS is hiring a Sample Reception Technician for Bar Hill, Cambridge, on a temporary 12-month contract. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, with a salary of £24,785 per annum. The role involves processing samples, supporting purchasing in stores, and taking part in training, with essential driving to sites to collect samples.

A full UK driving licence is essential. SGS offers a competitive pension and generous annual leave as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Laboratory standards are expected.
• Customer service skills are required.
• Proficiency with Excel is important.

Responsibilities

• Processing of samples in retail sample reception in accordance with documented procedures.
• To assist in the effective, accurate and efficient purchasing of samples in stores and collections.
• To participate in training, as required by the business’ needs.
• Driving to sites to pick up samples and bring back.

Skills

Laboratory standards

Customer Service

Excel

Job description

We are SGS — the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Food industry services help ensure food safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing—supporting businesses across the supply chain from farm to fork.

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Food industry services help ensure food safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing—supporting businesses across the supply chain from farm to fork.

Job Description

• Job Title: Sample Reception Technician
• Job Type: Temporary 12 Months
• Location: Bar Hill, Cambridge
• Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm
• Salary: £24,785 pa
• Industry: Health & Nutrition - Food

• Processing of samples in retail sample reception, in accordance with documented procedures.
• To assist in the effective, accurate and efficient purchasing of samples in stores and collections.
• To participate in training, as required by the business’ needs.
• Driving to sites to pick up samples and bring back

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has experience in:

• Laboratory standards
• Customer Service
• Competent user in Excel

You will also have the following:

• Full UK driving license - ESSENTIAL

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Competitive pension scheme
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays