Dispatch Driver/ Water Sampler

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 manner
• To 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 possible
• To prepare consumables for dispatch to the clients
• To collect samples from the clients’ sites

In addition other requirements of this position are:

• To accurately record details relating to time, place and onsite measurements
• To collect samples ensuring no contamination occurs as a result of the sampling process and to carry out any on site measurements required
• To ensure that any interaction with public or clients is courteous, professional and prompt to provide information and answer basic queries
• To maintain good lab practice at all times, to ensure the highest quality service to our customers
• To 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 times
• To maintain a positive, professional and safe working environment, being mindful of the company’s Health and Safety procedures
• To be willing to work on continuous improvement initiatives; assisting with other tasks as required
• Must be physically fit
• Must have a current New Zealand FULL driver's licence

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. With about 65,000 staff in more than 900 sites across 50 countries, Eurofins believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. Thanks to its decentralized structure and very strong growth, Eurofins provides unparalleled career opportunities for leaders and professionals who want to join a fast paced environment and grow their responsibilities quickly, in Australia, New Zealand or overseas.

Eurofins New Zealand provides range of class leading food, water, plant, soil and  fertilizer testing, as well as horticultural services, auditing and technical solutions, primarily to the New Zealand market. With a staff of over 350 we operate laboratories in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Taupo, Hastings, Queenstown, and Invercargill. We specialise in all Food types, Plants, Soils, Fertilizers, Potable Water, Sludge, Soil & Sediments, Leachate, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Surface Water, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater. 

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 job

Attributes:

• Attention to detail while performing routine or repetitive tasks
• Able to take initiative, and work in a fair and responsible way
• Reliable and flexible
• Good time management skills are a must, in order to keep up with the pace of a busy production environment
• Act with integrity at all times
• Willing to learn and have a “can-do attitude”
• Able to follow instructions, either verbally directed or from scientific resources and SOPs
• Can 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.