Analytical Services Department Manager

Linde plc; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Generous pension with employer pension

Holiday allowance 25 days + option to

Healthcare trust

Employee assistance programme

Discount shopping portal

Job summary

BOC Limited, a Linde company, seeks a Deputy Head of Laboratory to lead the Analytical Services Department, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality laboratory service across on-site and off-site requirements.

You will oversee accredited testing activities, maintain ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001, and ensure GMP compliance while guiding continuous improvement and staff development within the Brinsworth site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of technical industry experience in gas analysis or measurement science.
• Hands-on expertise with GC-FID, GC-TCD, GC-MS and FTIR.
• Experience leading technical teams of 2 or more and developing people.
• Strong understanding of ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001 and GMP quality systems.
• Clear, confident communication with a wide range of stakeholders; NEBOSH an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Analytical Services Department, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality laboratory service.
• Manage operations for on-site and off-site analytical requirements in line with business SLA.
• Drive development of analytical methods, resource planning, and optimization of laboratory equipment.
• Deputy head of laboratory, oversee accredited testing activities and maintain ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001.
• Ensure laboratory activities conform to GMP and EP protocol changes.
• Represent the laboratory during assessments, audits, and stakeholder interactions, ensuring compliance.
• Provide expert technical support and investigations for internal teams and customer sites.
• Champion continuous improvement, staff development, and operational excellence across the department.
• ASD Duty Holder and Tenant – Brinsworth site, assist with direct site-wide functions.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Quality systems knowledge

GMP compliance

Problem solving

Staff development

Education

Degree in Chemistry or equivalent

Tools

GC-FID

GC-TCD

GC-MS

FTIR

Job description

• You will lead the Analytical Services Department, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality laboratory service
• Manage operations for on-site and off-site analytical requirements in line with business SLA
• Drive the development of analytical methods, resource planning, and the optimization of laboratory equipment
• As a deputy head of laboratory, oversee all accredited testing activities and maintain the full suite of quality systems including ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001
• Ensure that the laboratory activities conform to the requirements of GMP and keep up to date with any changes to relevant EP protocols
• You will represent the laboratory during assessments, audits, and stakeholder interactions, ensuring strong compliance and performance
• In a technical capacity, deliver expert technical support and investigations for internal teams and customer sites, acting as a key point of contact
• Champion continuous improvement, staff development, and operational excellence across the department
• As an ASD Duty Holder and Tenant – Brinsworth site, be responsible and assist with any direct site wide functions that require your input

What makes you great

• You possess a degree in Chemistry or an equivalent scientific discipline and bring strong scientific curiosity
• You have a minimum of 5 years' technical industry experience in gas analysis or measurement science and confidently interpret complex technical data
• Further, you bring hands‑on expertise with instrumental techniques such as GC‑FID, GC‑TCD, GC‑MS and FTIR
• You have proven experience leading technical teams of 2 (or more) and developing people to achieve high performance
• Also, you possess a strong understanding of accredited quality systems including ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001 and GMP
• You communicate clearly and confidently, influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders A NEBOSH would be advantageous

Why you will love working with us

We are the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland. From cutting harmful emissions, to providing life‑saving oxygen and keeping food fresh, our gases play an essential role in everyday life. Our values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community are at the heart of everything we do. They help us create an environment that puts safety first, where people do things the right way, new ideas are welcomed and everyone can be themselves.

At BOC, we take pride in our people and work hard to provide an enriching, enjoyable place to work. We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and excel. We are always raising the bar, and because we are part of Linde, a global company, our people have limitless opportunities to grow and make a difference, all over the world.

What we offer you!

At Linde, inclusion is core to what we do. As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, we offer enhanced maternity pay, along with a range of leave options to support life’s important moments, such as fertility treatment, adoption and shared parental. Our dedicated menopause policy, champions and employee resource groups, empower you to feel fully supported both professionally and personally.

We’re passionate about helping our employees grow through excellent career progression opportunities. From tailored training programs to ongoing learning and professional development, you’ll have access to the resources you need to thrive!

Here’s a snapshot of the benefits we offer:

• Bonus scheme tied to both individual and company performance
• Generous pension with up to 10.7% employer contributions
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 30 additional days
• Healthcare trust offering comprehensive coverage including neurodiversity assessments for you and your dependents
• Employee assistance programme for your well‑being
• Exclusive access to our discount shopping portal

Your contact person

BOC Limited, a Linde company

Gautami Snewin

Any designations used of course apply to persons of all genders. The form of speech used here is for simplicity only.

BOC Limited, a Linde company acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.