Sampler Technician

Intertek; Basildon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary/benefits

Global opportunities

Job summary

Intertek in the southeast UK is seeking a Sampler Technician to collect samples from Caleb Brett offices and client facilities daily. You will drive to sites, draw samples and assist Cargo Inspectors, following approved techniques.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence, good IT literacy, and excellent customer service. It offers full training and a rotating schedule with overtime when needed within a global organisation focused on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Valid, clean UK driving licence.
• Good IT literacy and operating basic systems.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples to and from Intertek Caleb Brett offices daily and from client sites.
• Drive to sites, draw samples and assist Cargo Inspectors.
• Carry out sampling and testing using approved techniques.
• Complete logs and maintain sample retention stores.

Skills

Driving license

IT literacy

Customer service

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Job description

As a Sampler Technician, you will collect samples to and from the Caleb Brett offices in the southeast daily, as well as sampling petroleum and chemical samples from all stages of processing, both on and off-site at client facilities, by approved and agreed techniques when necessary. You will be driving to collect samples, drawing samples, conducting measurements, and assisting our Cargo Inspectors. Key activities:

• Carrying out sampling duties using approved techniques as directed
• Carrying out testing of required samples using approved techniques as directed
• Travelling to and from client/Intertek facilities as required and collecting/transporting samples in compliance with road traffic regulations, back to the required locations.
• Completing daily vehicle condition sheets
• Completing fleet sample collection logs
• Assist in maintaining sample retention stores in good working order

The standard working pattern for this role will be Monday to Friday 06:00 â€" 18:00, split between two staff on rotation, with the requirement to work overtime occasionally

To be considered for this position, you must hold a valid, clean UK driving license. You will also have excellent communication and customer service skills and be willing to learn about sampling and laboratory operations/standards for Petroleum products. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to build their career within a dynamic, highly regulated industry. We offer full training to the right individual who is keen to learn and wants to build a successful career within our global organisation.

• Good IT literacy skills
• Must have a full, clean UK driving license
• Ability to gain knowledge of sampling techniques, relevant laboratory operations/standards and properties of relevant petroleum products
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service
• Motivated, self-starter
• Encourage teamwork (promote operational synergies and alignment) to support each other, and our customers and grow together
• Highly energised mindset with willingness and desire to learn and adapt individually, as well as creating an environment for people to grow
• Excellent customer service skills

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion.

We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs.