Blue Arrow are recruiting for Water Sampling Technicians. Our client is a global manufacturing company who are A leader in their industry, based in Swansea.
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 7.30am-4pm / 40 hours a week
Working On & Offsite. This role requires flexibility to work away from office base with a 2-hour radius of Swansea East and West. Occasional overnight stays when work is necessary. Company vehicle will be provided, picked up from base and dropped off in the evenings.
Salary: £29,000 p.a
Contract: Permanent
Summary: To collect and deliver water samples from a range of locations (industrial, commercial, and/or natural water sources) in accordance with relevant water quality guidelines and company procedures, ensuring samples are taken, stored, and transported under strict quality and safety standards.
Main Responsibilities:
* Collection of water samples from designated site taps
* Delivery of samples to specified laboratories for testing
* Compliance with relevant procedures and standards for sample collection
* Travel to customer sites to complete site surveys as part of sales engineering works. Action and complete scope of work and ensure that project is completed to deadline.
* Review and implement internal documentation control associated to HSD/FMP processes
Essential Skills:
* Attention to Detail: Ability to follow strict sampling protocols and accurately label/record data.
* Time Management: Efficiently plan routes and meet sampling schedules within required timeframes.
* Health & Safety Awareness: Understanding of safe working practices, including lone working and use of PPE.
* Manual Handling & Practical Skills: Comfortable handling sampling equipment, cool boxes, and sample containers.
* Driving & Navigation: Confident driving to multiple field locations across varying terrain; full, clean UK driving licence required.
* Basic Technical Competence: Ability to use handheld instruments (e.g., pH meter, thermometer, turbidity meter) and ensure correct calibration.
* Problem-Solving: Identify and respond to unexpected field conditions (e.g., site access issues, contamination risks).
* Record-Keeping & Documentation: Maintain accurate logs, chain-of-custody forms, and digital records.
* Communication: Clear verbal and written reporting to supervisors and laboratory staff.
* Independence & Reliability: Self-motivated to work alone, meet deadlines, and uphold standards without constant supervision
Desirable/Additional Skills:
* Knowledge of Sampling Guidelines: Familiarity with UK water sampling standards (e.g., BS EN ISO 5667).
* Basic Data Entry & IT: Use of tablets or mobile apps for field data capture.
* Customer/Client Interaction: Professional conduct when visiting client premises or liaising with site contacts.
* Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust schedules due to weather, traffic, or urgent sampling requests.
* First Aid Awareness: Basic first aid or lone-worker safety training
Essential Requirements:
* Full UK Driving Licence - Essential
* Minimum age 25 - for insurance coverage on company vehicle
* DBS Check - All candidates must successfully complete a DBS check due to site requirements. A clear DBS is a mandatory requirement for this role.
If you feel you are the right candidate for this role then please submit your CV for immediate response
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