Field Technician (2 Month Fixed Term Contract) at Eurofins

Cork, Munster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Sampling, Logistics, Customer Service, Route Planning, Documentation, Vehicle Maintenance, Safety Compliance, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Communication, Training, Independence, Quality Control, Professionalism

Industry

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

Description

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies. Job Description This is a Fixed Term 2 Month Contract. Working a 37.5 hour week, Monday - Friday 08:00 - 19:00, with occasional work on a Saturday, if this is worked you receive a day off in the week. Eurofins Environment Testing Ireland is seeking a dependable and professional Environmental Field Technician to join our logistics team. This role is focused on the accurate and timely collection of environmental samples from various locations across Ireland. It is ideal for candidates who enjoy working independently in the field and are committed to maintaining high standards of quality and customer service. Job Responsibilities: Collect environmental samples (e.g., lakes, rivers, manholes, composite samplers) in a professional and timely manner. Ensure all samples are correctly labeled, stored, and maintained under required temperature conditions during transit. Deliver samples to the laboratory with complete and accurate documentation. Plan daily routes to ensure efficient travel and timely delivery. Maintain the company vehicle, including cleanliness, tire pressure, oil levels, and general upkeep. Drive safely and in full compliance with legal requirements. Report any customer-related issues, delays, or incidents promptly. Support broader operational needs by working flexibly in other areas when required. Complete mandatory training and maintain accurate Time and Attendance records. Qualifications Full, clean driving license (no previous endorsements preferred). A pleasant, professional, and customer-focused attitude. Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role (field sampling or logistics preferred). Additional Information What Happens Next Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths. Your data As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. Closing Date We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development. We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique. Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal! Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

Responsibilities

The Environmental Field Technician is responsible for the accurate and timely collection of environmental samples from various locations across Ireland. This includes ensuring samples are properly labeled, stored, and delivered to the laboratory with complete documentation.