Calibration & Quality Lead — ISO/UKAS, Lab Excellence

Construction, Property and Engineering; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE in Cardiff is seeking a precision-focused calibration and inspection lead to own our lab operations. You will act as technical authority, maintaining equipment, driving UKAS accreditation growth, and leading ISO audits. The role requires developing new lab capabilities and signatory competence, with strong Excel and auditing skills to support continual improvements. Based in the UK, you will collaborate with the Quality Manager and ensure safety and traceability across the lab.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a recognised inspection or testing environment.
• Strong understanding of ISO 17020 and ISO 9001 standards; UKAS laboratory management experience is a plus.
• Relevant technical qualification; IOSH Managing Safely and Laboratory Internal Auditor certifications preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills for building math/calculation models, PAT testing experience, and internal auditing skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, integrity, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, calibrate, and validate test equipment while ensuring compliance with ISO 17020/17025.
• Lead UKAS accreditation activities and external audits; collaborate with Quality Manager.
• Authorise signatory competence and write/validate calibration methods; build calculation tools in Excel.
• Identify capability gaps and develop new internal testing capabilities; deliver quarterly growth reports.
• Manage lab safety risk assessments, equipment traceability, non-conformances, and environmental monitoring.

Skills

Excel skills

Auditing

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Lab safety

Education

Technical qualification

Tools

PAT testing equipment

ISO 17020 knowledge

ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

Randstad CPE in Cardiff is seeking a precision-focused calibration and inspection lead to own our lab operations. You will act as technical authority, maintaining equipment, driving UKAS accreditation growth, and leading ISO audits. The role requires developing new lab capabilities and signatory competence, with strong Excel and auditing skills to support continual improvements. Based in the UK, you will collaborate with the Quality Manager and ensure safety and traceability across the lab.