Wastewater Field Sampling Technician

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. in Bedford is seeking a Water Quality Sampling Technician to join a two‑person field team collecting wastewater samples from rivers, commercial premises, treatment works and sewer networks across the client catchment.

You will transport refrigerated samples to the laboratory, complete chain‑of‑custody paperwork, follow risk assessments and liaise with operations staff. The role is field‑based around Bedford, predominantly Monday–Thursday, 06:00–16:00, with a salary of £28,074

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to work outdoors.
• Full training, PPE and a company smartphone provided.
• Desirable: prior field sampling or utilities experience, confined-space training, or relevant vocational qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Competent collection and preservation of wastewater samples, refrigerated transport, accurate completion of paperwork and adherence to chain-of-custody protocols.
• Strict adherence to Risk Assessments and Method Statements, ability to carry out dynamic risk assessments, and safe work in confined spaces, water courses and on highways.
• Strong organisational skills, efficient route planning to meet time-critical pickups and laboratory deadlines, and reliable diary/time recording.
• Clear, professional engagement with site contacts and laboratory staff, prompt reporting of incidents and accurate handover of samples and data.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weathers, perform manual handling (including lifting chamber covers) and maintain attention to detail under physical demands.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Field sampling experience (desirable)

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc. in Bedford is seeking a Water Quality Sampling Technician to join a two‑person field team collecting wastewater samples from rivers, commercial premises, treatment works and sewer networks across the client catchment.

You will transport refrigerated samples to the laboratory, complete chain‑of‑custody paperwork, follow risk assessments and liaise with operations staff. The role is field‑based around Bedford, predominantly Monday–Thursday, 06:00–16:00, with a salary of £28,074