About this role
Reporting to the Dispatch Team Leader, the role will focus on but is not limited to:
To collect water samples from around the Auckland region, including but not limited to, environmental monitoring sites, trade waste, domestic supply taps, pump houses, pools, waste treatment plants and customer sites in an approved mannerTo liaise with customers to coordinate their sampling requirements. The appointee will be expected to have the ability and skills necessary to work independently, in order to plan and carry out the day's sampling program to make best use of time and to travel the least distance possibleTo prepare consumables for dispatch to the clientsTo collect samples from the clients’ sites
In addition other requirements of this position are:
To accurately record details relating to time, place and onsite measurementsTo collect samples ensuring no contamination occurs as a result of the sampling process and to carry out any on site measurements requiredTo ensure that any interaction with public or clients is courteous, professional and prompt to provide information and answer basic queriesTo maintain good lab practice at all times, to ensure the highest quality service to our customersTo operate in accordance with the company's Quality and Procedures manuals.To keep the lab and equipment (e.g. vehicle) in a good physical condition at all timesTo maintain a positive, professional and safe working environment, being mindful of the company’s Health and Safety proceduresTo be willing to work on continuous improvement initiatives; assisting with other tasks as requiredMust be physically fitMust have a current New Zealand FULL driver's licence Experience:
Practical knowledge of basic microbiological or sample handling techniques, experience in a production environment, and experience working as a part of a large team are all desirable, but can be trained on the jobAttributes:
Attention to detail while performing routine or repetitive tasksAble to take initiative, and work in a fair and responsible wayReliable and flexibleGood time management skills are a must, in order to keep up with the pace of a busy production environmentAct with integrity at all timesWilling to learn and have a “can-do attitude”Able to follow instructions, either verbally directed or from scientific resources and SOPsCan communicate clearly and effectively across multiple teams All candidate CV's and cover letter's will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted.
This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.