Celnor Group
Sample Receipt Technician
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Department: Administration
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: County Durham
Reporting To: Ryan Wetherell
Compensation: £25,000 / year
Description
Chemtech Environmental
Sample Receipt Technician - 10am - 6pm Monday-Friday
Who We Are
At Chemtech Environmental, we like to think of ourselves as an extension of your team — the kind that adds value without adding hassle (and yes, the sample containers are free). We keep things simple, personal and practical, offering tailored solutions and responsive support through our network of regional laboratories. With years of industry experience behind us, we help clients get the answers they need, make smart decisions and keep projects moving — all while sweating the small stuff so they don’t have to.
We're filthy and we're proud of it
Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.
Job details
You will be supporting the delivery of laboratory services by ensuring the accurate receipt and logging of samples, allocating job numbers and maintaining sample records. The role also involves liaising with customers and internal teams to provide an efficient, professional and high-quality service.
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What You Will Do
- Receive sample deliveries from customers and couriers, ensuring all samples are matched with the correct testing instructions as quickly as possible.
- Register samples accurately within LIMS, allocate the appropriate testing requirements and maintain up-to-date sample records.
- Record unscheduled or queried jobs, notifying the relevant internal teams and supporting the resolution of any issues.
- Identify samples requiring subcontracted analysis and complete the necessary subcontracting records accurately.
- Store samples in the correct locations, updating LIMS with accurate storage and tracking information.
- Work closely with other departments, supporting non-conforming work investigations and identifying opportunities to improve processes and procedures.
- Promote strong health and safety standards, including the correct use of PPE, while maintaining a clean, tidy and well-organised sample reception area and keeping training records up to date.
Who You Are
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and confidence using standard computer systems.
- Able to work independently, use sound judgement and contribute effectively as part of a team.
- Resourceful, reliable and self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Well organised, with strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
- Previous experience working within a busy, customer-focused environment.
- GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
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You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays — and it increases the longer you stick around.
- Annual bonus (2.5%) linked to both your performance and the company’s success — win together, celebrate together.
- Free on-site parking, because the only thing you should be hunting for at work is results, not a parking space.
- Health and wellbeing programme to help keep both mind and body in good working order.
- Life insurance (2x salary) for a little extra peace of mind.
- Referral bonus of £1,000 if you bring great people into the team.
- Sick pay and enhanced maternity & paternity pay to support you when life happens.
- Christmas shutdown, giving you proper time to switch off, relax and enjoy the festive season.
Important information
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.
We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.
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