Quality Coordinator, ISO17025 & UKAS Compliance

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (with option to buy)

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition programmes

Family-friendly support

Exclusive retail discounts

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Disability Confident accredited

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is seeking a proactive Quality Coordinator for the Environmental Science division at Bretby. You will help maintain ISO17025 and UKAS compliance, support QA activities, audits, and training.

We value independent, reliable performers who can collaborate with teams and improve quality systems. A chemistry background and laboratory experience are desirable as the role grows.

Qualifications

• Experience of Laboratory procedures, principles, methods and instrumentation.
• Computer literacy – specifically knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Good understanding of scientific principles, nomenclature and theory.
• Experience and understanding of working to UKAS/MCerts standards.
• Familiarity with forensic laboratory operations and knowledge of FSR Codes of Practice and ILAC standards would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting quality functions across Environmental Science laboratories by monitoring QC charts, administering proficiency testing schemes, and investigating non-conformance reports
• Conducting internal system and vertical audits, tracking audit schedules, and verifying the effectiveness of corrective and preventative actions
• Managing controlled laboratory documentation including reviewing, amending, and re-issuing SOPs and quality procedures to maintain ISO17025 and UKAS compliance
• Assisting the Quality Manager in delivering training modules, participating in quality meetings, and monitoring Key Performance Indicators to ensure departmental objectives are met

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Excel

Scientific principles

UKAS/MCerts standards

Forensic lab knowledge

Job description

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is seeking a proactive Quality Coordinator for the Environmental Science division at Bretby. You will help maintain ISO17025 and UKAS compliance, support QA activities, audits, and training.

We value independent, reliable performers who can collaborate with teams and improve quality systems. A chemistry background and laboratory experience are desirable as the role grows.