Laboratory Manager

Tarmac Trading Limited
Wolverhampton
10 months ago
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At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.We are currently looking for a Laboratory Manager to join our friendly team based at our site in Wolverhampton.Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.Main ResponsibilitiesAs a Laboratory Manager , you will establish the new Technical Centre at Hilton Main as a fully functioning and productive service to the business. You will manage and develop the technical team, work on facility management and manage the technical centre laboratory; providing a high level of customer service.On a day to day basis, the duties and responsibilities of the Laboratory Manager , will include (not exhaustive)Working closely with the Regional and Area Technical Managers and their teams to ensure a positive interaction for mutual benefit, optimising identification, development and utilisation of technical innovationProviding multi-discipline technical training to the businessIdentifying future testing requirements; planning/resourcing/actioning accordinglyPlanning the strategic development of laboratory systems and infrastructureEffectively managing the laboratory to agreed budgetsMaintaining and developing the laboratory IT systemsManaging relationships with key suppliers and sub-contractorsThe ideal candidateIdeally the Laboratory Manager will be:Able to lead, develop and inspire both direct reports and colleagues in your wider organisation to cultivate high performing teamsShow a good understanding of both industry and Tarmac current product availability and keen to focus on future needs / opportunitiesBe able to show a strong knowledge of current asphalt product testing methodsHave strong planning, organising and time management skillsWhy us:In addition to the role of Laboratory Manager , we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:Contributory pension scheme?Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities including (REACH) Religious, Ethnic and Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice and MenopauseTraining and development opportunitiesInterested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on are you ready to build your future?@Tarmac #Tarmac #TarmacCareers #laboratory #technician #asphalt #managerTPBN1_UKTJ

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