At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate all laboratory services, ensuring efficiency and quality.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a leading laboratory focused on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on customer satisfaction and team success.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 10 years of relevant experience and strong planning and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
As Laboratory Manager, you'll be involved with the planning, coordination and control of all laboratory services within Harrietsham. You'll make sure services are provided efficiently and where required to the clients’ time frame to a level of quality.
Skills
- Planning and organisation skills to be able to run and monitor all laboratory services;
- The ability to act decisively and solve staff or equipment-related problems;
- ICT literacy to deal with various technologies and programmes;
- Attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality;
- The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with your team and clients;
- The ability to work under pressure and motivate others to meet tight deadlines;
- The ability to work in a logical, systematic manner.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all laboratory services and testing schedules;
- Ensure that the production is cost effective;
- Decide what resources are required;
- Draft timescales for the contracts;
- Estimate costs and set the quality standards;
- Monitor the testing processes and adjust schedules as needed;
- Be responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment;
- Monitor product standards and implement quality-control programmes;
- Liaise among different departments, e.g. suppliers, managers;
- Work with managers and directors to implement the company's policies and goals;
- Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed;
- Supervise and motivate a team of workers;
- Review worker performance;
- Identify training needs.
Performance Measures
- Timely completion of test schedules;
- Test output levels and team productivity rates;
- Accuracy of administration and attention to detail;
- Control of overtime appropriate to workload;
- Health & Safety adherence;
- Quality control procedure adherence.
Knowledge & Experience
- 10 years of experience working in a relevant environment of the role;
- Understands demands of 17025 accredited laboratory;
- Technical understanding of their role.
Reports to: Operations Manager.
Key Working Relationships: Managing Director, Technical Manager, Business Development Managers, Operations Supervisors / Regional Planners, Project Managers, Team Leaders, Laboratory Technicians, Admin Team.
Our Values
- Think Customer: Our customer is the focus of everything we do and through them we maximise our reputation and growth.
- Speed and Agility: Own it. Be Bold. Take Action. Get it done.
- Be Transparent: We are open and honest and act with integrity at all times.
- Work Together: We work and collaborate as one team and look out for our fellow colleagues.
- Act Responsibly: Fearless in taking accountability, we give responsibility to others and treat everyone with courtesy, dignity and respect.
- Be Proud: We celebrate our achievements, learn from our experiences, and take pride in all we do.
Laboratory Manager in Maidstone employer: Construction Testing Solutions
Construction Testing Solutions is an exceptional employer that prioritises quality, safety, and efficiency in its operations. With a strong commitment to employee development, we foster a collaborative work culture where innovation thrives, and team members are encouraged to grow their skills. Located in the UK, our company offers unique opportunities to engage in meaningful projects while ensuring compliance with the highest industry standards.
Contact Details:
Construction Testing Solutions Recruitment Team
