Laboratory Manager: Drive Quality, Compliance & Innovation

Tarmac Trading Limited; Swadlincote; Presencial; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts on retailers via Tarmac Rewa

Access to Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Training and development opportunities

Resumo da oferta

The Laboratory Manager at Tarmac Trading Limited will lead all laboratory activities to ensure accurate testing, certification, and compliance across our Specialist Products operation. You will direct a team of Laboratory Technicians, drive safety culture, maintain accreditation, and partner with production and commercial teams to improve quality and reduce waste.

The role requires hands-on leadership in QA, data analysis, and problem solving, with a focus on continuous improvement, calibration,

Qualificações

• Relevant experience in construction materials manufacturing or similar.
• Experience managing or supervising laboratory teams.
• Strong understanding of quality control, product testing and laboratory management systems.
• Experience handling non-conforming materials and corrective actions.
• High proficiency in data analysis and technical reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Lead testing to ensure products meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Manage laboratory audits, calibration schedules, and compliance procedures.
• Develop and manage a high-performing laboratory team.
• Drive improvements in testing processes and lab efficiency.
• Maintain equipment calibration and fit-for-purpose status.
• Collaborate with production, operations and commercial teams to reduce waste and improve quality.

Conhecimentos

Lab leadership

Quality control

Data analysis

Audits & compliance

Calibration & equipment

Root cause analysis

Documentation & reporting

HSE awareness

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Formação académica

Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related discipline

Ferramentas

LIMS

MS Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Laboratory Manager at Tarmac Trading Limited will lead all laboratory activities to ensure accurate testing, certification, and compliance across our Specialist Products operation. You will direct a team of Laboratory Technicians, drive safety culture, maintain accreditation, and partner with production and commercial teams to improve quality and reduce waste.

The role requires hands-on leadership in QA, data analysis, and problem solving, with a focus on continuous improvement, calibration,