Laboratory Quality & Compliance Lead

Tarmac Trading Limited; Swadlincote; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Reward website access

Employee Assistance helpline

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited is recruiting a Laboratory Manager to lead all lab activities across Specialist Products, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and product quality. You will drive data analysis, optimise testing processes, and collaborate with production and commercial teams to reduce waste and improve performance.

The role requires strong leadership, HSE accountability, and extensive experience in laboratory management within cementitious or construction materials environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction materials industry preferred.
• Experience managing laboratory teams and audits.
• Strong quality control and testing knowledge.
• Proficient data analysis and technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, accurate testing and reporting of products.
• Ensure finished products meet specifications and standards.
• Lead and develop the laboratory team and manage workload.
• Drive lab audits, compliance, calibration, and quality procedures.
• Implement continuous improvement and data-driven actions.
• Investigate non-conforming materials and initiate corrective actions.
• Monitor KPIs and report lab performance to stakeholders.

Skills

Laboratory management

Quality control

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Degree in Materials Science/Chemistry

Engineering degree (desirable)

Tools

LIMS

Calibration equipment

Job description

Tarmac Trading Limited is recruiting a Laboratory Manager to lead all lab activities across Specialist Products, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and product quality. You will drive data analysis, optimise testing processes, and collaborate with production and commercial teams to reduce waste and improve performance.

The role requires strong leadership, HSE accountability, and extensive experience in laboratory management within cementitious or construction materials environments.