Sample Preparation Assistant

Job description

Title: Sample Preparation Assistant

Location: Watford

Term: 6-month temp contract, provisions to go permanent at the end of the 6 months or be extended. (Performance based)

Quick start available

Working hours and pattern:

Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours a day (37.5 hours a week), Choice of shift: 8am–5pm or 9am–6pm, 1 hour break each day

SRG are working with a well-established analytical testing company that supports clients across the environmental, construction and infrastructure sectors. Due to continued demand, they are looking for a Sample Preparation Assistant to join their Watford site on an initial 6-month contract, supporting the accurate handling, preparation and processing of samples ready for laboratory analysis.

Day to Day

• Receiving and checking incoming samples against testing instructions to make sure everything's accounted for and correct
• Cross-checking samples against clients' chain of custody documentation for accuracy and traceability
• Accurately labelling samples ready for analysis
• Packing and preparing samples for onward testing
• Completing and scanning paperwork to keep accurate, audit-ready records
• Staying active throughout the day with regular lifting, moving, and walking around the site
• Working as part of a team to keep samples moving efficiently through the process

Requirements

• Hands-on experience within a fast-paced manufacturing, factory, warehousing or production setting
• Strong communication skills and can work well as a team
• Confident completing basic documentation, checking details carefully and keeping records accurate and up to date
• Good attention to detail, with a reliable and organised approach to handling samples and following set processes

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Watford

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

04-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English