Asbestos Lab Manager

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to oversee an accredited laboratory in the United Kingdom. This role will require proven leadership and management capabilities in delivering high-quality asbestos analytical services. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in asbestos laboratory analysis and strong knowledge of quality standards such as ISO17025. The position offers competitive remuneration and the chance to influence laboratory performance within a supportive professional environment.

Benefits

Supportive professional environment

Competitive remuneration based on experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage laboratory analysts and technicians to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely delivery of services.
• Allocate daily workloads, set priorities, manage rosters, and approve leave.
• Conduct internal audits and manage corrective actions.

Skills

BOHS Modules 401–408 (or equivalent)

Minimum 5 years’ experience in asbestos laboratory analysis

Strong knowledge of ISO17025

Proven experience managing laboratory staff and operations

Excellent microscopy skills and attention to detail

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and laboratory systems)

Job description

Laboratory Manager – Asbestos

Location: New Zealand Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 (£40,000 - £50,000) plus relocation package

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager – Asbestos to lead and manage an accredited laboratory delivering high-quality asbestos analytical services. This senior role is responsible for laboratory operations, staff leadership, quality systems, and technical oversight in accordance with IANZ ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.

The position suits a technically strong professional with proven leadership capability, strong quality and compliance knowledge, and a commitment to continuous improvement and client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage laboratory analysts and technicians to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely delivery of services
• Allocate daily workloads, set priorities, manage rosters, and approve leave
• Recruit, train, mentor, and conduct performance reviews for laboratory staff
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and accountability
• Undertake and oversee asbestos analysis (bulk, air, and gravimetric)
• Ensure all analysis is completed accurately, efficiently, and within agreed timeframes
• Maintain laboratory capability, equipment calibration, and maintenance
• Participate in out-of-hours and urgent response analysis when required
• Act as a Key Technical Person under ISO/IEC 17025
• Review, authorise, and release test reports
• Maintain proficiency testing and accreditation requirements
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System
• Conduct internal audits and manage corrective actions
• Identify risks, non-conformances, and opportunities for improvement
• Provide technical advice to clients and internal teams

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• BOHS Modules 401–408 (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in asbestos laboratory analysis
• Strong knowledge of ISO17025
• Proven experience managing laboratory staff and operations
• Excellent microscopy skills and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and laboratory systems)

What’s On Offer

• Senior leadership role within an accredited laboratory
• Opportunity to influence laboratory performance and development
• Supportive professional environment
• Competitive remuneration based on experience

If you are interested in a once in a lifetime opportunity in a beautiful Country, then please call Becky Kerridge on 01254781300, or simply email with your current CV.

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