Sampling Technician

Saur EUROPE; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Water Hygiene Company in the UK is seeking Sampling Technicians on an ad-hoc basis. The role involves visiting wastewater treatment sites to collect samples according to prescribed schedules, ensuring compliance with environmental and quality standards. Ideal candidates must have strong communication skills, a full UK driving licence, and a commitment to teamwork and self-development. Join us in our mission to create a positive environmental impact while maintaining high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving licence is essential.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues.
• Initiative while keeping the manager and team informed.

Responsibilities

• Take samples in accordance with the sampling schedule.
• Plan daily sampling runs for cost-effective timing.
• Ensure compliance with sampling procedures and complete paperwork.

Skills

Wastewater and environmental sampling techniques

Clear and concise communication

Excellent customer service skills

Teamwork and self-development

Job description

Overview

Summary :

Nijhuis Saur Industries are one of the UK's leading Water Hygiene / Treatment Companies. We provide cooling tower engineering and environmental solutions across the UK.

We are looking for Sampling Technicians on an Ad-hoc Basis. The Sampling Technicians will be reporting to the Project Manager, to carry out sampling on wastewater treatment sites, bathing waters and catchment rivers, in accordance with Company procedures, and to deliver samples to laboratories and depot in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Visit wastewater treatment sites and other sampling locations to take samples in accordance with the sampling schedule as determined by the Project Manager.
• Plan daily sampling runs so that samples are taken in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Ensure samples are taken in accordance with Company, South West Water and Environment Agency sampling procedures.
• Complete appropriate paperwork in accordance with Company procedures including sample sheets, calibration records and other site records as required.
• Install and download temperature loggers as required and ensure that temperatures have remained within the required temperature range.
• Ensure sample programmes are carried out in accordance with company Quality, Environmental and H&S procedures.
• Transport samples to Laboratories as necessary and in accordance with set procedures.
• Clean and maintain all sampling equipment and portable instruments as required.
• Carry out routine calibration checks on portable instruments in accordance with Company procedures.
• Assist in other field operational activities as necessary.

Required Skills / Qualifications

• Wastewater and environmental sampling techniques.
• Committed to ensuring that a positive and strengthened relationship with colleagues is developed and maintained.
• Committed to team working and self-development.
• Exercises initiative whilst keeping Manager & team members informed.
• Capable of clear and concise communication.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Full UK Driving licence (essential).

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are committed to maintaining Environmental & Social Impact goals :

To reach Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040.

To continuously meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, maintaining B-Corp Certification.

To be a socially responsible company creating a positive impact to all stakeholders including workers, communities, customers, and our planet.

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment in line with the Equality Act 2010.

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