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Yorkshire and the Humber

Leeds

LEEDS NLS Olympia House, Gelderd Road, Leeds, LS12 6DD

Staff Grade 4

Permanent

Full Time

Science

£29,706

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Sample Logistics Officer to come and join our friendly team in the Environment Agency’s Monitoring Laboratory based in Leeds.
Your duties will include: -

• Supervising a small team
• Supervise and organising tasks but also being hands on
• Receiving deliveries of samples and goods coming into the laboratory
• Registration of samples using the laboratory computer system
• Preparation of samples conforming to laboratory standards and procedures
• Ensuring completion of daily quality checks of equipment for the team
• Management and storage of samples including sample logistics and disposal

You’ll be working right in the heart of the laboratory, providing a first-class service to colleagues within the main laboratory but also liaising directly with our customer services team and colleagues from our sister site at Starcross, Exeter. If you’ve got a close attention to detail, a strong customer focus, fantastic prioritization skills and enjoy building and maintaining relationships we think you’ll really enjoy this role.
You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

You’ll be working within a small team alongside approximately 60 analytical staff and 12 customer services colleagues. We provide analytical services to the Environment Agency and external customers which includes the analysis of sediments, soils, biota, and waters from across England and around the coastline, as well as providing a bespoke Forensic Waste Service. If you’d like to know a bit more about our work, please look at our website
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency/about

We are looking for someone with experience in logistics, planning and supervising.
Through experience to date you will ideally be able to demonstrate the following:

• Good IT skills – (training will be given on software required for the role)
• Self-motivated with a close attention to detail and an ability to follow procedures to achieve results
• Excellent communication skills
• A team player who enjoys helping and supporting others
• Maintain a positive relationship with internal and external customers
• Organisation and prioritisation skills are essential
• Ability to problem-solve, influence, and make considered and efficient decisions.
• Strong sense of initiative and a positive proactive nature
• Ability to supervise and take responsibility for the sample logistics team
• Maintain a positive health and safety culture

You’ll be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support you need to succeed in your new role.
We support flexible working hours and practices to help you strike a good balance between your work and personal life. You’ll have access to a Local Government Pension scheme as well as a host of other employee benefits.
Our Leeds laboratory is well served by public transport links, we have secure bike pods and free staff parking on site as well as a brand-new staff canteen.
For further information on this role, the employee benefits and work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.
If you have any questions, please contact the hiring manager: [email protected] or alternatively [email protected]