Deputy Laboratory Manager

Element has an opportunity for aDeputy Laboratory Manager in our Door & Window test this role you will be a member of the operational leadership team reporting to the Operations Manager or General Manager and perform a variety of leadership responsibilities within the department to insure timely and accurate test results are delivered.

All Operational Leadership positions must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules code of conduct and company policies and procedures.

• Responsible for the departments safety performance and awareness; spearheads and manages initiatives that drive a culture of safety first
• Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager and / or General Manager helps lead the efficient operation and growth of the assigned department
• Plan assign and schedule work for designated staff
• Assists in the engineering and coordination of projects from start to finish
• Works to assure quality timeliness consistency and accuracy of test reports
• Demonstrate knowledge of Element capabilities processes and expertise to be able to clearly explain the benefits of Element testing services
• Represents Element with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism
• Responsible for promoting and ensuring the Element quality assurance and safety program initiatives are executed upon
• Responsible and accountable to assigned staff decisions to include hiring performance management performance review decisions and execution and approval of overtime.
• Work with assigned staff to ensure work schedules are maintained and balanced
• Maintain an environment of respect and dignity within the department covering employee interactions and problem solving
• Manages a team with fairness and consistency and takes interest in the development of direct reports
• Provide general administrative functions as required (invoicing job list upkeep supply report data for creation)
• Review testing services and promote additional capacity and process improvement
• Translate technical requirements of the client into providing pricing timing and technical knowledge for quoting and commercial effort

• Ideally Educated to HNC / HND level in mechanical / materials engineering or equivalent discipline and / or a minimum of 5 years experience in a leadership role
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety with extensive knowledge of the current suite of testing capabilities preferred
• Ability to read and interpret test specifications drawings test plans and/or blueprints
• Strong computer skills with basic mathematical skills
• Technical leadership is vital to the production and operation of assigned tests
• Ability to communicate (written and oral) effectively with clients and colleagues with great attention to detail and timing of results
• Proven ability to multi task and work under strict time lines
• Understanding of continuous improvement disciplines such as Six Sigma Kaizen Lean Manufacturing 5S etc. preferred

Benefits of working at Element

33 days annual holiday consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance / Legal & General Pension scheme with total contributions up to 12% / Flexible Working / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme

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Element is one of the fastest growing testing inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to Make tomorrow safer than today.

When failure in use is not an option we help customers make certain that their products materials processes and services are safe compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D through complex regulatory approvals and into production our global laboratory network of scientists engineers and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality sustainable outcomes and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.