Sampling Technician

Nijhuis Saur Industries Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading water hygiene company in the UK is seeking Sampling Technicians on an ad-hoc basis. The role involves collecting samples from wastewater treatment sites and ensuring compliance with procedures. Candidates must have experience in environmental sampling and a full UK Driving Licence. This position emphasizes teamwork and excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in wastewater and environmental sampling techniques.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Commitment to building positive relationships with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Visit sampling locations to collect samples as per the schedule.
• Plan daily routes for efficient sampling.
• Complete all necessary paperwork, including sample sheets.

Skills

Wastewater sampling techniques

Customer service skills

Communication

Team-oriented

Initiative

Job description

Summary:
Nijhuis Saur Industries is one of the UK's leading Water Hygiene and Treatment Companies, providing cooling tower engineering and environmental solutions across the UK.

We are seeking Sampling Technicians on an ad-hoc basis. The Sampling Technicians will report to the Project Manager and will be responsible for sampling at wastewater treatment sites, bathing waters, and catchment rivers, following company procedures, and delivering samples to laboratories and depots promptly.

Responsibilities:

• Visit sampling locations to collect samples as per the schedule set by the Project Manager.
• Plan daily routes efficiently to ensure timely and cost-effective sampling.
• Collect samples following company, South West Water, and Environment Agency procedures.
• Complete all necessary paperwork, including sample sheets and calibration records.
• Install and download temperature loggers, ensuring temperature ranges are maintained.
• Follow Quality, Environmental, and H&S procedures during sampling.
• Transport samples to laboratories according to procedures.
• Maintain and calibrate sampling equipment and instruments.
• Assist with other operational activities as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in wastewater and environmental sampling techniques.
• Strong commitment to building positive relationships with colleagues.
• Team-oriented with a focus on self-development.
• Ability to exercise initiative and communicate clearly.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are committed to environmental and social responsibility, aiming for Net Zero emissions by 2040, maintaining high standards of performance, transparency, and accountability, and holding B-Corp Certification.

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

Note for Recruiters:

Please do not contact us unless invited. We prefer to source candidates directly; unsolicited agency submissions will be considered as direct applications.