Reference OTRDW240725A Products Calibration gases, gas analysis services Customers Working with industrial clients, laboratories, and global energy businesses Location West Midlands Package £50k-£55k, Bonus opportunity, private healthcare, 25 days holiday, company pension
The Company:
This global gas analysis specialist provides high-precision calibration gases, testing, and certification services to laboratories and energy companies worldwide. With a strong focus on scientific quality and innovation, they are renowned for their UKAS-accredited services, supporting industries that rely on accuracy, traceability, and compliance.
Benefits of the Laboratory Manager
1. £50k-£55k with bonus potential
2. £150,000 lab operations budget
3. 25 Days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
4. Private healthcare and pension scheme
5. Lead a team of 10 skilled technical professionals
6. Opportunity to work with global experts in metrology and laboratory development
The Role of the Laboratory Manager
7. Oversee daily operations and scheduling across multiple laboratory testing and calibration areas
8. Lead and mentor the laboratory team to meet performance targets in quality, safety, and service
9. Manage technical delivery of calibration gases, testing reports, and certificates of analysis
10. Develop robust operational systems to maintain compliance with ISO17025, ISO17034, and ISO17043 standards
11. Ensure high equipment availability through planned maintenance and liaison with engineering teams
12. Identify new analytical equipment requirements and prepare business cases for investment
13. Serve as an authorised UKAS signatory and ensure accuracy in all issued documentation
14. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on innovation and service improvements
15. Promote best practices in SHEQ and maintain a culture of safety and excellence across all lab activities
16. Play a key role in growing the lab’s service offering and supporting sustainable energy-related projects
The Ideal Person for the Laboratory Manager
17. Degree in a science discipline or equivalent experience in gas metrology or laboratory management
18. Strong understanding of measurement science and traceable calibration techniques
19. Experience managing a laboratory team with a focus on quality and regulatory compliance
20. Skilled in implementing change and introducing process improvements
21. Effective communicator with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, teams, and stakeholders
22. Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently
23. Proven ability to lead technical operations and contribute to strategic business growth