13th June, 2025
Sampling Technician
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Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
The Role
Are you a motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors, travelling across the UK, and playing a key role in protecting environmental standards? ALS Laboratories is seeking two Sampling Technicians to join our Commercial Field Services team, undertaking environmental sampling and monitoring for both ad hoc and long-term clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company committed to excellence, with strong career progression and a focus on quality, safety, and client service.
You will be responsible for conducting environmental sampling and monitoring activities across the UK, supporting our diverse customer base from private households to landfill sites. You’ll be driving a temperature-controlled refrigerated van to and from sampling locations and ensuring samples are returned promptly to our Coventry laboratory via drop-off courier points.
This is a field-based role that requires travel and working outdoors in all weather conditions. On occasion, you will provide weekend cover for drinking water sampling on a rotational standby basis (additional pay applies).
Hours Per Week: 37
Days Per Week: Monday to Friday
Contract: Full Time and Permanent
Location: Coventry
Salary: starting £24,873
The day to day
- Undertake sampling of:
- o Groundwater and surface water
- o Trade effluent and wastewater
- o Potable (drinking) water
- o Gas, dust, and legionella
- Conduct on-site field testing using calibrated scientific equipment
- Record and report field data accurately in line with ALS quality procedures
- Transport samples in line with temperature control requirements
- Adhere to ALS and client Health & Safety policies at all times
- Drive long distances safely and legally, maintaining a professional manner at all customer sites
- Act as the public face of ALS, liaising with clients in a polite, professional, and respectful way
The Essentials - Full UK driving licence (clean)
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Well-organised with strong attention to detail
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather
- An effective communicator with good interpersonal skills
- Familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Willing to travel and occasionally stay overnight if required
- Experience working within Health & Safety or Quality Management Systems
- Environmental monitoring experience is desirable but not essential, full training will be provided
Working at ALS
Our people drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.
Our benefits include: - Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Ability to Buy annual leave.
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.
- ‘Celebrating Success’ Recognition Awards
- Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.
- Learning/study support
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Car Parking on-site
Everyone matters ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
About ALS
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
Eligibility To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a UK Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
How to apply Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
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