Deputy Lab Manager

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading metrology company as a Lab Support Engineer, where you'll support compliance with ISO17025 and assist in audits. This hybrid role offers great career progression opportunities and a chance to collaborate with various teams. Ideal for those with an engineering background, you'll contribute to the development of new calibration methods while maintaining quality systems. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and perks like healthcare and gym membership in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.

Benefits

Great career progression opportunities

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Healthcare

Gym membership

Free on-site parking

Contributory pension

Monday to Friday working hours

Qualifications

• Understanding of ISO17025 is essential.
• Engineering degree is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and audit the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support field engineers with calibration knowledge and training.
• Manage calibration artefacts and maintain accurate records.

Skills

ISO17025 Compliance

Calibration Knowledge

Quality Management System (QMS)

Engineering Background

Education

Degree in Metrology

Degree in Optical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

A Lab Support Engineer / Deputy Lab Manager / Calibration Support Engineer is required to join a leading metrology company at the forefront of calibration and measurement solutions across the UK and Europe.

The successful Lab Support Engineer / Deputy Lab Manager / Calibration Support Engineer will be based within a commutable distance to the laboratory in Leicester, supporting the lab’s continued compliance with ISO17025, assisting with internal and external audits, and driving continuous improvements in calibration systems and methods.

This role is ideal for someone with an engineering background and previous experience as a Lab Support Engineer / Deputy Lab Manager / Calibration Support Engineer or similar.

Package

• £40,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working
• Great career progression opportunities
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Healthcare
• Gym membership
• Free on-site parking
• Contributory pension
• Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

• The successful UKAS Lab Support Engineer / Deputy Lab Manager / Calibration Support Engineer will work closely with the Technical Director and Head of Labs.
• Maintain and audit the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support field engineers with calibration knowledge and training.
• Manage calibration artefacts and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with the annual UKAS external audit and ensure ISO17025 compliance.
• Contribute to the development of new calibration methods and systems.
• Collaborate across teams including engineering, sales, and customer support.
• Deliver internal training and act as a technical point of contact.
• Within a commutable distance to the laboratory near Leicester.

Requirements

• An understanding of ISO17025 is essential for this role.
• Qualification or degree in an engineering discipline (e.g., Metrology, Optical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering) is advantageous but not essential.
• Must be within commuting distance to the laboratory near Leicester.