Sample Reception

Sample Reception Technician (Temp to Perm) Location Bretby Contract Type Temporary to Permanent Working Hours Tuesday to Saturday Rotating shifts between 7:00am and 7:30pm Job Purpose We are seeking a Sample Reception Technician to join a busy laboratory operation supporting the receipt, logging, and preparation of samples for testing. This role is critical to ensuring samples are accurately tracked, stored, and distributed to laboratory teams in a timely and compliant manner. The position offers a temp-to-perm pathway with strong long-term prospects. Key Responsibilities Receiving, checking, and booking in samples delivered to the laboratory Accurately labelling, logging, and registering samples onto internal systems Ensuring samples are handled, stored, and prepared in line with procedures Liaising with laboratory teams to prioritise and distribute samples for testing Identifying and reporting any discrepancies, damaged samples, or incomplete information Maintaining accurate records and traceability of all received samples Ensuring compliance with health & safety and quality standards Keeping the sample reception area clean, organised, and efficient Skills & Experience Required Previous experience in sample reception, laboratory support, logistics, or a similar role (desirable but not essential) High attention to detail and ability to accurately record information Basic IT skills and confidence using computer systems Good organisational and time-management skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and teamwork skills Willingness to work rotating shifts and a Tuesday-Saturday rota What's on Offer Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term stability Full on-the-job training and development Consistent Tuesday to Saturday working pattern Entry point into a professional laboratory environment Competitive hourly pay depending on experienceAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website