At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the door & window lab, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
- Company: Join Element, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification.
- Benefits: Career development opportunities and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and work in a supportive, innovative team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a cutting-edge lab while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Team management experience and a background in mechanical/materials engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
- Overview
- Element has an opportunity for a
Laboratory manager to join the team based in our Doors and Windows Testing Lab at Element Wednesbury. This is a great opportunity to develop your career within a Global TIC business.
The Doors and Windows Testing Lab offers security testing to pas24 standard, weather testing to British standard BS6375-1 and European standards for air permeability, water tightness, and wind resistance.
It also provides operation and strength testing to British standard BS6375-2, including European standards for mechanical strength and durability.
Responsibilities
- Take primary responsibility in the running of the door & window laboratory
- Ensure all Quality and H&S procedures are fully adhered to by all staff members
- Regularly review performance of staff and feedback to enable them to develop
- Assist Business Unit Head in producing annual lab execution and sales & marketing plans to enable budget to be achieved
- Draft Capex proposals and take primary responsibility for pushing them through Capex approval process
- Improve NPS rating for Wednesbury by implementing customer improvements from client feedback
- Represent the company on industry/standard meetings, exhibitions and keeping abreast of industry developments and changing legislation
- Ensure accurate and systematic records are maintained in accordance with Element procedures
- Design test methods and test rigs for various standards
- Maintain a clean and hygienic working laboratory via 5S scheme
- Primary responsibility for implementing best practice ideas from across the Group into Wednesbury
Skills / Qualifications
- Experience of managing a team of people essential
- Laboratory/quality control experience necessary
- Educated to HNC/HND level in mechanical / materials engineering or equivalent discipline.
- Good practical and analytical skills.
- An inquisitive approach to product engineering and testing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels, both with colleagues and clients
- The ability to work well under pressure, prioritise and coordinate
- The ability to work to tight deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Diversity Statement
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
Door & Window Laboratory Manager in Wednesbury employer: Element Materials Technology Ltd.
Element Materials Technology Ltd. is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and dynamic work culture in Deeside, where every team member plays a vital role in ensuring quality and efficiency. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement within the company, alongside competitive benefits that support work-life balance. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values safety and excellence in a thriving laboratory environment.
Contact Details:
Element Materials Technology Ltd. Recruitment Team
