Sampling Technician

ALS

Coventry, United Kingdom
Base: £26,509; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Undertake effluent and crude sampling
Conduct sludge sampling
Operate auto-sampling machinery
The successful applicant will be required to undertake final effluent and crude sampling from sewage treatment works within Severn Trent Water catchment area using portable auto-sampling machinery

Job Summary

  • The successful applicant will be required to undertake final effluent and crude sampling from sewage treatment works within Severn Trent Water catchment area using portable auto-sampling machinery.
  • This role is key in ensuring that we work with Severn Trent Water in order to successfully achieve regulatory sampling and analysis each year to meet Environment Agency requirements.
  • Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time).

Matching Summary

The successful applicant will be required to undertake final effluent and crude sampling from sewage treatment works within Severn Trent Water catchment area using portable auto-sampling machinery.

Salary

Base: £26,509; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays, Ability to Buy annual leave, Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme, Salary Progression Scheme, 'Celebrating Success' Recognition Awards, Perkbox membership, Learning/study support, Group Personal Pension Plan, Car Parking on-site

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Undertake effluent and crude sampling
  • Conduct sludge sampling
  • Operate auto-sampling machinery
  • Transport samples with temperature control
  • Full clean UK driving licence

Nice-to-have

  • Engage with clients professionally
  • Work independently and unsupervised
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Physically fit and work outdoors

Key Requirements

  • Previous environmental monitoring experience desirable
  • Awareness of Health & Safety practices
  • Experience working within Quality Management System guidelines
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Willingness and ability to travel within the UK

Work Rights

Must be able to obtain a valid working visa

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