Food Sample Collector - Self Employed - London

Food Sample Collector – London

Hourly rate: £17 | Self-Employed Opportunity

About the opportunity

Are you organised, reliable and looking for flexible, part-time work? HallMark Veterinary & Compliance Services is looking for a motivated Food Sample Collector based in London to support food sampling projects.

This is a self-employed opportunity offering flexible, project-based work, ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, following clear instructions and managing their own schedule.

You’ll play an important role in supporting food safety and compliance by collecting food samples from specified retail outlets and ensuring they are accurately documented and safely submitted for testing.

What does the role involve?

• Visiting supermarkets, independent shops and other specified food outlets to purchase required food samples.

• Recording product details and other relevant information accurately using an electronic device.

• Taking clear, high-resolution photographs of each sample, including the full product label.

• Packaging samples securely in line with the instructions provided.

• Arranging the delivery or dispatch of samples to designated laboratories or collection hubs.

• Following sampling procedures carefully and maintaining accurate records.

• Communicating with the relevant team if any issues arise during collection or dispatch

Working pattern

• Part-time, self-employed locum work on an irregular, project-dependent basis.

• Current average workload of approximately 1–2 days per month, although this may increase depending on project requirements, sometimes at relatively short notice.

• Travel within London and potentially further afield may be required.

What we’re looking for

Essential requirements:

• Very good knowledge of English.

• Your own car and a full, valid driving licence, with appropriate insurance for business use.

• Willingness to drive, sometimes over extended distances.

• A laptop or equivalent electronic device, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• A device capable of taking high-resolution digital photographs in JPG format, with the ability to upload or send images.

• A reliable internet connection and sufficient data allowance.

• Access to a printer.

• Suitable storage space for packaging materials, including thermal boxes and ice packs.

• A good-sized freezer for freezing ice packs, with occasional fridge space available for perishable items.

• The physical fitness required to safely handle boxes weighing approximately 4–12 kg.

Personal qualities:

• Highly organised, reliable, trustworthy and consistent.

• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.

• Able to follow detailed instructions and work to precise specifications.

• Professional and committed to working ethically.

• IT-literate and willing to learn a straightforward data collection system.

What we offer

• £17 per hour.

• Mileage reimbursed at £0.50 per mile.

• Business expenses, including parking fees, reimbursed in full.

• Training provided through webinars and instruction documents.

• Any equipment required for the role will be delivered to you.

Interested?

If you’re based in London, enjoy working independently and have the skills and equipment needed to support our sampling projects, we’d love to hear from you!