Asbestos Lab Manager

We have a new opportunity for an Asbestos Lab Manager to join a reputable environmental consultancy based in West Yorkshire. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, our client provides comprehensive Asbestos Management, Fire Safety and CDM Consultancy services to clients across various industries including Healthcare, Education, Domestic, Retail & Commercial and Industrial.

Role and responsibilities:

• Ensuring all client works are being delivered in accordance with contractual requirements and to the required level of quality in accordance with UKAS.
• Reporting to the Quality Manager any non-conforming work arising from day-to-day analysis and QC check.
• Carrying out fully compliant laboratory services including bulk analysis of samples in line with ISO 17025 accreditation and reporting of results for the in-house team and external clients.
• Recording analytical findings and report results internally and externally
• Ensuring the effective delivery of all laboratory and quality assurance services in the laboratory
• Supporting the operational and commercial performance of the asbestos team in delivering our key business objectives and targets and the asbestos service plan objectives and targets.
• Daily supervision to the team, providing support, guidance, ensuring line management activities are delivered to a consistently high standard.
• Supporting UKAS accreditation and quality management arrangements

Company benefits:

• Basic salary of up to £31,000
• 22 days holidays plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day after each year of service)
• Private medical cover
• Enhanced company pension
• Working alongside a close knit and supportive team
• Additional training opportunities available to support further growth within the business.

The successful candidate:

• BOHS P401 qualification
• At least 1 year of previous experience working as a Bulk Lab Analyst with a full understanding of all areas of laboratory analysis and asbestos sampling.
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to effectively communicate and motivate a team
• Good problem solving skills
• Great attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good knowledge of all aspects of the bulk lab from sample chain of custody through to QC checking of reports prior to issue.
• A good working knowledge of COSHH and the handling and storage of Cargille liquids.
• Good knowledge of IT systems – proficient in use of Microsoft Office and TEAMS
• Further BOHS qualifications are desirable but not essential