Water Quality Sampler

Pay: £15.13 per hour

Job Description:

Water Quality Sampler

Location: Huntingdon or Isleham
Salary: £15.13 per hour + 19% Shift Allowance
Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term (Long-Term Absence Cover)
Positions Available: 2

Join Our Team

We are looking for motivated, reliable, and customer-focused individuals to join our clients Water Quality Sampling Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in protecting public health by helping to ensure the quality and safety of drinking water across our region.

Working independently across a variety of locations, no two days will be the same. You'll travel extensively, collect water samples from customer properties, businesses, and operational sites, and ensure samples are delivered safely and accurately for laboratory analysis.

What You'll Be Doing

• Collect water quality samples in accordance with regulatory and operational sampling programmes.
• Carry out investigative sampling activities when required.
• Prepare sampling equipment and bottles before each sampling round.
• Transport samples safely and efficiently to laboratory facilities.
• Travel independently between multiple locations throughout the day.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to sampling activities.
• Engage professionally with customers, explaining the sampling process and answering questions.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, lone working policies, and quality standards.
• Support compliance with ISO17025 accreditation and water quality regulations.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions throughout the year.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A full UK manual driving licence.
• Experience following procedures, safe systems of work, and risk assessments.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• A customer-focused approach with strong communication skills.
• Confidence when approaching customers and accessing sampling locations.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Flexibility to participate in a standby rota, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to undertake manual handling duties and lift up to 25kg.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £15.13 plus 19% shift allowance.
• A varied and rewarding role working across multiple locations.
• Full training and support.
• Opportunity to work independently while making a valuable contribution to water quality and public health.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities.

Working Pattern

This role operates on a rotating shift pattern:

• 4 days on, 4 days off
• 10.5-hour shifts
• Working between 6:30am and 5:30pm

Work Location: In person

Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we’re sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck!

1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency & Business.