Water Quality Field Technician – Wastewater Sampling

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

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Water Quality Sampling Technician to join a two-person field team, collecting wastewater samples from rivers, treatment works, and sewer networks across Bedford. You will transport refrigerated samples to the laboratory and complete chain-of-custody paperwork, liaising with lab staff.

Safe practices, route planning to meet deadlines, and professional communication are essential. Full UK driving licence required; training provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in field team collecting wastewater samples from rivers, commercial premises, treatment works and sewer networks.
• Transport refrigerated samples to the laboratory and complete chain-of-custody documentation.
• Plan efficient routes to meet time-critical pickups and laboratory deadlines.
• Maintain clear communication with site contacts and laboratory staff; report incidents and hand over data accurately.
• Work outdoors in all weather and perform manual handling as required.

Skills

Field sampling

Safety adherence

Route planning

Communication

Outdoor work

Education

Full UK driving licence

Confined-space training

Vocational qualifications

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Water Quality Sampling Technician to join a two-person field team, collecting wastewater samples from rivers, treatment works, and sewer networks across Bedford. You will transport refrigerated samples to the laboratory and complete chain-of-custody paperwork, liaising with lab staff.

Safe practices, route planning to meet deadlines, and professional communication are essential. Full UK driving licence required; training provided.