Are you interested in Science and keen to pursue a career where you can make a meaningful impact?
Step Into the Role
Main Duties, Responsibilities and Authorities
- Effective management of laboratory resources
- Continuous improvement of operational efficiencies and client deliverables including turnaround times
- To liaise with clients on technical and commercial issues
- Ensure the maintenance of the Health and Safety, Quality, Technical and commercial standards
- Develop and mentor the laboratory staff
- Provide inspired leadership for the organization.
- Develop, implement and review operational policies and procedures.
- Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale.
- Work with the management team to determine values and mission and plan for short and long-term goals.
- Support worker communication with the management team.
Key Tasks
- Strong working relationship and open communication with the Laboratory Manager, Lab Staff and other i2 teams to ensure smooth running and continual improvement associated with all activities within the laboratory
- Drive the Northampton testing laboratory with responsibilities including UKAS, equipment and Delivery of test reports
- Training and development of laboratory technicians to maintain a high level of staff Competency.
- Effective use of staff to ensure workload and client deadlines are met where possible
- Ensure tidiness and cleanliness of laboratory space
- Ensure testing equipment is always in good working order, clean and calibration status is maintained
- Ensure daily checks are undertaken and recorded appropriately
Job Holder Profile
- Appetite for the role and acceptance of the challenge.
- Sound and demonstrable technical knowledge.
- Team Supervision experience.
- Strong knowledge of the construction industry from materials testing background
- Knowledge of working with UKAS systems
- Highly client focused individual with the ability to set and achieve results
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and reliable
Our Offer
Northampton (free onsite parking)
40 hours Mon-Fri
Company benefits include…
Pension
Enhanced parental leave
22 days holiday plus bank holidays
Your profile
- Close attention to detail and understanding of operating within a quality system.
- Good IT Skills (Microsoft Office base, in particular Excel and Word).
- Team Player.
- Punctual with excellent timekeeping.
- Strong prioritising and organisational skills.
- Positive attitude towards changes.
- Adaptability to use various in-house systems and follow procedures.
- Experience of working in challenging physical environments.
Your New Workplace
Normec i2 Analytical is one of Europe’s premier and most dynamic laboratories. We specialise in delivering extensive analytical testing services across various sectors, including environmental, geotechnical, asbestos and occupational hygiene.
Normec i2 Analytical boasts one of the widest arrays of accredited analytical parameters conforming to the UK Environment Agency’s MCERTS (Monitoring Certification Scheme) standard among all UK-based laboratories.
Additionally, our laboratory in Poland achieved the distinction of being the first outside of the UK and Republic of Ireland to attain the UK Environment Agency’s MCERTS quality standard.
About Normec
I2 Analytical is part of Normec, a leading organization in the Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) industry. Our expertise covers essential areas such as water, air, and soil quality, fire safety, and food safety, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety across various sectors. Founded in 2016, Normec is an ambitious, independent, and fast-growing organization with approximately 6,500 colleagues.
We offer our colleagues the opportunity to actively contribute to our mission while simultaneously developing their own careers within a dynamic and rapidly growing organization. Together, we work on impactful solutions for our clients and on a sustainable future. The culture within Normec is informal, open, energetic, and entrepreneurial, and is anchored in our GROWTH principles.
Through our The Normec Fit program, which brings these principles to life, we ensure that not only our company grows, but also everyone who is part of it.
Interested? Let’s Talk!
If you would like to speak more about this role, please reach out to us!
