Drug & Alcohol Collection Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
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We have an exciting opportunity to join our Team at SYNLAB in a role that is flexible, interesting and with excellent career progression opportunities and earning potential of 40-50k plus.
SYNLAB provides clients with a 24hr workplace drug & alcohol testing service, 365 days a year. Collections occur onsite at clients' premises.
If you have excellent people skills and enjoy a job that offers variety, then this might be the perfect opportunity for you.
Collection Technicians are responsible for collecting breath, urine & saliva samples from donors within the workplace, strictly adhering to SYNLAB's policies & procedures.
Full training provided, as well as generous pay bands & travel allowance.
You let us know the hours you are available to work and our team will be in contact to book in the Collections that are most suitable for you.
If you are reliable & accurate in your work, & are interested in joining SYNLAB Laboratory Services’, please contact us for a full Job Description and Application Form.
Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is essential and previous experience working with a laptop or tablet is preferred.
This position is open for applications until 31/05/2023 – successful applicants will be contacted after this date. Due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted further.
* Successful Candidates will be invited to a Selection Day Session on the week of 08/05/2023*
Work Remotely
- Yes
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract
Salary: £12.37-£24.74 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
All collection Technicians are provided with masks, gloves and anti-bacterial wipes. All donors are asked to wear masks and gloves.
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/05/2023
Reference ID: Dartford
Expected start date: 20/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Drug & Alcohol Collection Technician roles across SYNLAB UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £25 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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