Laboratory Supervisor - Asbestos Testing

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Beckingthorpe; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is partnering with a leading asbestos consultancy to establish a new UKAS-accredited asbestos testing laboratory in the Midlands. The role combines hands-on sample analysis with building processes, quality systems, and recruitment of future staff under senior management guidance.

The successful candidate will help shape the laboratory's day-to-day operation, ensuring compliance and timelines as the team grows toward a leadership position.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct asbestos bulk sample analysis in accordance with UKAS and industry standards.
• Assist in development and maintenance of laboratory procedures and quality systems.
• Support establishment and achievement of UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Ensure testing activities are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain laboratory records, documentation and QC procedures.
• Contribute to recruitment, development and management of laboratory staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

P401 qualification (asbestos identification)

Job description

Senior Asbestos Laboratory Analyst / Laboratory Team Leader

Location: Midlands, UK

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you an experienced asbestos analyst looking for the rare opportunity to build and shape a laboratory from the ground up?

Our client is a highly respected and well-established asbestos surveying and consultancy business with an excellent reputation across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are investing in the creation of their own UKAS-accredited asbestos testing laboratory, bringing sample analysis in-house for the first time.

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and experienced asbestos professional to join at the very beginning of the journey. Initially, you will take a hands-on role working closely with senior management to establish laboratory processes, systems and quality standards. As the laboratory grows, you will play a key role in the analysis of samples, recruiting, training and leading a team, and ultimately taking ownership of the laboratory's day-to-day operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct asbestos bulk sample analysis in accordance with UKAS and industry standards.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of laboratory procedures and quality systems.
• Support the establishment and achievement of UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Ensure all testing activities are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain laboratory records, documentation and quality control procedures.
• Contribute to the recruitment, development and management of future laboratory staff.
• Work closely with senior management to support the growth and long-term success of the laboratory.

Requirements

• P401 qualification (identification of asbestos in bulk samples).
• Proven experience working within a UKAS-accredited asbestos testing laboratory.
• Strong understanding of laboratory quality systems, procedures and compliance requirements.
• Experience undertaking asbestos bulk analysis.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ambitious, proactive and motivated by the opportunity to build and grow a new function.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to create and shape a brand-new UKAS-accredited laboratory.
• Genuine progression into a laboratory leadership and management position.
• Significant influence over laboratory processes, standards and future growth.
• Join an established, successful and growing asbestos consultancy with a strong client base.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.