Sampler Technician

Intertek; Essex; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global quality assurance company is seeking a Sampler Technician to collect and transport samples for petroleum products. The ideal candidate will hold a clean UK driving license and possess strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include conducting measurements and assisting inspectors while maintaining compliance with safety standards. This is a great opportunity for those looking to develop a long-term career in a highly regulated industry, supported with full training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Development and career opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid, clean UK driving license.
• Ability to gain knowledge of sampling techniques and relevant laboratory operations.
• Exceptional customer service ability.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples using approved techniques as directed.
• Test required samples using approved methods.
• Travel to and from client/Intertek facilities to collect samples.

Skills

Full, clean UK driving license

Exceptional customer service skills

Ability to learn sampling techniques and laboratory operations

Motivated self-starter

Teamwork and collaboration

Energized mindset and adaptability

Job description

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.

Required Skills and Experience

• 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

About the Opportunity

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
• Assist in maintaining sample retention stores in good working order
• The standard working pattern for this role will be Monday to Friday 06:00 – 18:00, split between two staff on rotation, with the requirement to work overtime occasionally

What We Offer

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.

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

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