If you've managed UKAS assessments in a 17025-accredited laboratory and want to own the quality function outright, this role is worth a conversation. I'm working with a UKAS-accredited testing and survey business in Preston, part of a well-invested UK group. They're appointing a Quality Manager to take ownership of their Quality Management System and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. You'll also make compliance part of how the laboratory and site teams work every day. It's a hands-on role with clear backing from leadership. You'll be the person the business relies on for UKAS, with the mandate to set the standard and bring people with you.
What you'll be doing
- Owning the QMS, with ISO/IEC 17025 as the priority and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 alongside it
- Managing the UKAS relationship, including assessments and surveillance visits
- Leading internal audits, NCR investigations, root cause analysis and CAPA across laboratory and site coring activity
- Training and coaching laboratory and site teams on what 17025 requires in practice
- Maintaining quality documentation, procedures, method records and governance
- Overseeing quality across survey activity
- Supporting planned growth in laboratory activity
What you'll bring
- Hands-on ISO/IEC 17025 experience in a UKAS-accredited testing, inspection or calibration laboratory (essential)
- Direct experience managing UKAS assessments, including responding to findings and closing them out
- Ownership of a Quality Management System
- Internal auditing, NCR investigation, root cause analysis and CAPA
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
- Experience leading people and driving change in an operational environment
- Based within commuting distance of Preston
Preferred aspects
- A background in construction materials, geotechnical, concrete, aggregates, asphalt or highways testing
- An internal or lead auditor qualification
- Experience of leading cultural change around compliance
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Quality Manager in Preston employer: Solutions Driven
As a Regulatory and Compliance Engineer at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that prioritises innovation and compliance excellence. We offer a supportive culture that encourages professional growth through continuous learning opportunities and collaboration with industry experts. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on global product standards.
