Sample Reception Technician

SGS; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company in Cambridge seeks a candidate to process food samples and assist in purchasing. The ideal applicant has experience in laboratory standards and customer service, with a full UK driving license. This role offers competitive benefits including a performance-related bonus, private medical cover, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Generous Annual Leave

Birthday day off

Enhanced parental leave

Length of Service Awards

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory standards and customer service.
• Competent in Excel for data management.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Process samples in retail sample reception.
• Assist in purchasing samples in stores.
• Participate in necessary training.
• Drive to sites to pick up samples.

Skills

Laboratory standards

Customer Service

Competent user in 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.

Job Description

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Cambridge, Bar Hill

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

• 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

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:

Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)

Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)

Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays

An additional day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay

Length of Service Awards

Discounted Gym Membership

APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.