SAMPLE HANDLING TECHNICIAN

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Job Title: Sample Handling Technician Location: Witham, Essex Salary: £21,695 + shift allowance
Role Purpose Working in a fast-paced commercial laboratory, the successful candidate(s) will control the movement, storage and disposal of samples and the transportation of goods between different sites using a company van.
Working Hours Monday to Friday - Working a weekly rotation of 6:00-13:00 and 13:00-20:00. Overtime available during busy periods paid at a premium rate.
Main Duties

• Responsible for maintaining the sample storage area.
• The transport of samples and equipment between sites using a company vehicle.
• To ensure safe working practices in line with HSE policy, Risk Assessment and COSHH procedures.
• Process high value samples and the disposal of low-level samples.
• To assist with the delivery of samples into the company.

Candidate Profile/Required Experience

• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Flexible and willing to analyse the role to make positive changes where you see fit.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to work independently and manage your own time.
• Must have a valid UK driving licence.
• Previous warehouse experience would be beneficial but not necessary.
• Be comfortable working at height.
• Fit and able to work on your feet all day.
• Able to lift boxes up to 20kg
• Full training will be provided.

Package/Benefits

• Defined contribution pension
• 24 days (rising to 25 in 2024) holidays plus public bank holidays
• Receive external training
• Long service award scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Free daily breakfast selection.

Please be aware that all roles within Bureau Veritas Commodities UK Ltd may require the successful pass of a CRB / Credit Check or attained relevant security clearances.
Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer. No job applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability or age.
Bureau Veritas operates a strict Code of Ethics that ensures the proper conduct of our day-to-day business. Each employee / prospective employee of the Group must know and apply our Code of Ethics. Please visit the ‘ABOUT US’ section of the website to view our Code of Ethics.
Please be aware that all roles within Bureau Veritas UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.
Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer. No job applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability or age.
Bureau Veritas operates a strict Code of Ethics that ensures the proper conduct of our day-to-day business.