Job Details of Lab Manager

• BAM operates a flexible working policy 

• People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

• Ensure that site sampling and laboratory testing is carried out to high standards of safety, quality and efficiency
• Ensure that adequate and proper records are kept and filed correctly to satisfy the requirements of the laboratory management system and UKAS requirements
• Ensure that sampling and testing is carried out to the appropriate British/European Standards
• Ensure test equipment is checked, cleaned and maintained to an acceptable level
• Communicating regularly and effectively with internal/external clients/site engineering staff on testing requirements
• Review risk assessment-based activity plans
• Check test results against project specification for compliance
• Design scope for testing programmes based on clients intended purpose and specification
• Resolve technical anomalies
• Develop cost effective technically sound alternatives
• Plan work programmes with the JV team 
• Provide Monthly Cost and Income Summaries
• Lead by example
• Support, mentor and develop the team
• Carry out staff PDR’s 
• Provide statistical analysis for materials 
• Carry out weekly safety tours of laboratory 
• Maintain personal CPD record and CV

• Maintaining high standards of work and compliance with UKAS accreditation requirements
• Previous experience of working within a busy UKAS accredited laboratory
• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent - an advantage
• Managers CSCS card
• Driving Licence 
• SMSTS
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 and 9001 

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

BAM Ritchies is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.