Laboratory Supervisor - Hazardous Waste Management

Red Kite Recruitment Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Laboratory Supervisor for a hazardous waste laboratory in Cardiff. The successful candidate will manage operational efficiency, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and lead innovative research on contaminated soils and waste. Candidates with a degree in science and significant laboratory experience are preferred.

Benefits

Holiday and Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a laboratory setting is essential.
• Understanding of compliance with UKAS, ISO 17025, and ISO 9001.
• Additional qualifications such as CIWM, IOSH, NEBOSH are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations in a hazardous waste laboratory.
• Drive continuous improvement in lab efficiency.
• Conduct sampling, laboratory and field testing, and data analysis.

Skills

Health and Safety Protocols

Data Analysis

Laboratory Testing

Field Testing

Education

Degree in Science

A-levels in relevant subjects

Job description

AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY FOR A LABORATORY SUPERVISOR TO LEAD OPERATIONS IN A HAZARDOUS WASTE LABORATORY

TITLE: Laboratory Supervisor - Hazardous Waste Management

SALARY: 30-35K, DOE
Holiday and Pension Scheme

LOCATION: Cardiff, South East

YOU MAY BE: Laboratory Supervisor, Soil Remediation Specialist, Hazardous Waste Technician

YOU MAY HAVE WORKED IN: Environmental Remediation, Hazardous Waste Management, Soil and Groundwater Remediation, Contaminated Land Assessment, Waste Treatment and Recovery

ROLE: Laboratory Supervisor - Hazardous Waste Management

As a Laboratory Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining efficient operations and driving continuous improvement within the laboratory. you will oversee bench-scale trials and research initiatives focused on contaminated soils and waste. Your contributions will be instrumental in shaping full-scale remediation projects, ensuring effective solutions. This dynamic, hands-on position involves sampling, laboratory and field testing and data analysis.

EXPERIENCE: Laboratory Supervisor - Hazardous Waste Management

A degree in a science-based discipline is preferred, though candidates with A-level qualifications in relevant subjects will also be considered. Previous experience in a laboratory setting is essential, along with a strong understanding of health and safety protocols in laboratory environment.

UKAS, ISO 17025, and ISO 9001 standards expected, with a key role in ensuring compliance. A valid driving licence is necessary.

Additional beneficial qualifications including CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Operator Competence Scheme, IOSH, NEBOSH, ISO auditor training, and ISO 9001 training, though these are not essential.

YOU MAY BE: Laboratory Supervisor, Soil Remediation Specialist, Hazardous Waste Technician

YOU MAY HAVE WORKED IN: Environmental Remediation, Hazardous Waste Management, Soil and Groundwater Remediation, Contaminated Land Assessment, Waste Treatment and Recovery