Sampler Technician

Intertek Global; Essex; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek Global is seeking a Sampler Technician to collect petroleum and chemical samples from client facilities and Intertek offices in the southeast. You will travel between sites, perform sampling and supporting tests, and ensure samples are handled safely and accurately.

The role requires a full UK driving license, strong customer service, and a proactive, team-oriented attitude. Full training is provided within a dynamic, regulated global organisation, with a rotating early shift pattern

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, clean UK driving license.
• Ability to gain knowledge of sampling techniques, laboratory operations/standards for petroleum products.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service.
• Motivated, self-starter with a collaborative mindset.
• Promote operational teamwork to support colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out sampling duties using approved techniques.
• Carry out testing of required samples as directed.
• Travel to and from client/Intertek facilities and transport samples in compliance with road traffic regulations.
• Complete daily vehicle condition sheets and maintain sample retention stores.

Skills

Driving license

Customer service

Learning willingness

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Site travel

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 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.

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