Sampling Technician

Als; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 30 days

Car parking on-site

Salary progression scheme

Pension plan

Perkbox membership

Job summary

ALS is seeking a Sampling Technician to conduct environmental monitoring across the UK, based around the M25 corridor. The role involves driving a temperature-controlled van to sampling locations, handling samples for delivery to our Coventry laboratory, and occasional weekend standby coverage for drinking water sampling.

You will work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00, with potential travel across the UK and some overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Willing to travel across the UK, with occasional overnight stays.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic IT skills, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking sampling of ground waters, surface waters, trade effluent, wastewater, potable waters, gas, legionella, dust.
• Carrying out on-site field-testing using calibrated scientific equipment.
• Accurate recording and reporting field data in line with ALS quality procedures.
• Ensuring ALS and client Health and Safety requirements and policies are adhered to.
• Transportation of samples with temperature control.
• Driving long distances in a safe, legal manner on the Public Highway.
• Liaising with clients and site contacts in a polite, professional manner.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Willing to travel across the UK

Good communication skills

Basic IT skills

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. Sampling Technician - M25 Corridor and surrounding area. The Role ALS is seeking a Sampling Technician, based around M25 corridor, to carry out environmental monitoring and sampling across the UK for both commercial and key account clients, in line with company procedures and ISO17025 accreditation. Our clients range from one off jobs to long-term contracts requiring regular site visits. This role plays a key part in ensuring we meet client expectations with the right expertise and resource. The position involves extensive driving using a temperature-controlled van to various sampling locations, from private homes to landfill sites, so you must be prepared to work outdoors in all weather. After sampling, specimens must be delivered to our Coventry laboratory, either directly or via courier drop-off points. There is also a requirement for weekend on call cover for drinking water sampling on a standby rota, paid in addition to the base salary. Do you have the skills required? If so, please read on!

Hours Per Week: 37 Days Per Week: Monday to Friday (08:00 - 16:00) plus standby and callout required Contract: Full Time & Permanent Annual Salary: £26,509 + £2000 Location Allowance Location: M25 Corridor Hiring Manager: Simon Aldridge

Day to Day Key accountabilities

• Undertaking sampling of – ground waters surface waters trade effluent waste water potable waters gas legionella dust
• Carrying out on-site field-testing using calibrated scientific equipment
• Accurate recording and reporting field data in line with ALS quality procedures.
• Ensuring ALS and client Health and Safety requirements, procedures and policies are adhered to.
• Transportation of samples in line with clearly defined temperature control requirements.
• Driving long distances in a safe, legal manner at all times whilst on the Public Highway
• Adhering to all on site requirements when at customer sites.
• Being the “public face” for ALS and liaising with clients and on site contacts in a polite and professional manner.
• Ad hoc duties as required to ensure that the business directives are met.

The Essentials

• Highly organised and self-motivated, with strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently and follow procedures
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Good communication skills
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Willing to travel across the UK, with occasional overnight stays
• Experience in environmental monitoring is desirable but not essential
• Familiarity with Health & Safety and Quality Management System guidelines preferred

Our Benefits Include

• Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Ability to Buy annual leave.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.
• ‘Celebrating Success’ Recognition Awards
• Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.
• Learning/study support Group
• Personal Pension Plan
• Car Parking on-site

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.