Sampling Technician

Saur Europe; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans le traitement de l'eau recherche des techniciens d'échantillonnage pour des missions ad hoc. Les candidats devront effectuer des prélèvements sur des sites de traitement des eaux usées et suivre des procédures strictes. Ce poste nécessite une expérience en techniques d'échantillonnage environnemental et un engagement envers la qualité et la sécurité.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans les techniques d'échantillonnage des eaux usées.
• Engagement à développer des relations positives avec les collègues.
• Capacité à faire preuve d'initiative en informant le Manager.

Responsibilities

• Visiter des sites de traitement des eaux usées pour effectuer des prélèvements.
• Planifier les itinéraires de prélèvement pour collection efficace.
• Maintenir les équipements de prélèvement et instruments portables.

Skills

Techniques d'échantillonnage environnemental

Compétences en communication

Travail en équipe

Capacité d'initiative

Education

Licence de conduire britannique

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Nijhuis Saur Industries is 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 report to the Project Manager, carrying out sampling on wastewater treatment sites, bathing waters, and catchment rivers, in accordance with company procedures, and delivering samples to laboratories and depots in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Visit wastewater treatment sites and other sampling locations to take samples as per the sampling schedule determined by the Project Manager.
• Plan daily sampling routes to ensure cost-effective and timely sample collection.
• Ensure samples are collected following Company, South West Water, and Environment Agency procedures.
• Complete all necessary paperwork, including sample sheets, calibration records, and other site records.
• Install and download temperature loggers as required, ensuring temperature remains within the specified range.
• Carry out sampling in compliance with company Quality, Environmental, and H&S procedures.
• Transport samples to laboratories as needed, following set procedures.
• Clean and maintain sampling equipment and portable instruments.
• Perform routine calibration checks on portable instruments following Company procedures.
• Assist with other field operational activities as required.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience in wastewater and environmental sampling techniques.
• Commitment to developing and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues.
• Team-oriented and committed to self-development.
• Ability to exercise initiative while keeping the Manager and team informed.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are committed to environmental and social impact goals:

• Achieving Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040.
• Maintaining high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, and B-Corp Certification.
• Creating a positive impact for all stakeholders, including workers, communities, customers, and our planet.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please do not call or email us unless contacted first. We prefer to find our new colleagues directly; agency support is not desired. Unsolicited profiles and resumes sent by agencies will be treated as direct applications from candidates.