The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve, shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role The post holder will lead the provision of a professional laboratory service, and a safe working environment within the school laboratories. To do this, the post holder will: be part of the School senior leadership team line manage the School technical support team, ensuring facilities are kept well maintained & well organised act as School Safety Advisor, ensuring School compliance with University policy and regulations pertaining to hazardous activities i.e. those involving hazards such as radiation, lasers, electricity, chemicals or cryogenics for example advise the Head of School on technical matters relating to projects, facility maintenance, equipment provision, and business continuity. The post holder will oversee other members of the school technical support team and will contribute to their appraisal process. They will have responsibility in advising regarding planning technical resource management and producing continuity plans with respect to testing facilities for the school. The post holder will act as the School Safety Advisor, ensuring school compliance with the University Health & Safety policy and regulations. The University of Surrey signed the Technician Commitment led by the Science Council, to ensure greater visibility, recognition, career development, and sustainability for technical staff across all disciplines. This position will provide opportunities to work alongside a diverse technical team, attend research seminars and build professional contacts across the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. There will be opportunities to undertake on-call work. About you The successful candidate will hold a degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent, plus broad relevant technical and supervisory experience. They will have experience of leadership in a technical environment and of the operation and function of a teaching and/or research laboratory environment in the fields of physical sciences/engineering. They will also have understanding of, and experience in implementing, relevant Health & Safety legislation. What we can offer In addition to a competitive salary you will receive 25 days annual leave, with 8 additional days for Bank Holidays and 7 for University closure days. We offer a generous pension, flexible working options, access to world-class leisure facilities, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. Further information To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter via the University website. Informal enquiries may be made to Mrs Sarah Heisig (, ). For further information on the School of Mathematics and Physics at Surrey visit School of Mathematics and Physics Interviews will be held on campus on 27th May. The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. Appointment is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details Job Description
May 08, 2026
Full time
The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve, shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role The post holder will lead the provision of a professional laboratory service, and a safe working environment within the school laboratories. To do this, the post holder will: be part of the School senior leadership team line manage the School technical support team, ensuring facilities are kept well maintained & well organised act as School Safety Advisor, ensuring School compliance with University policy and regulations pertaining to hazardous activities i.e. those involving hazards such as radiation, lasers, electricity, chemicals or cryogenics for example advise the Head of School on technical matters relating to projects, facility maintenance, equipment provision, and business continuity. The post holder will oversee other members of the school technical support team and will contribute to their appraisal process. They will have responsibility in advising regarding planning technical resource management and producing continuity plans with respect to testing facilities for the school. The post holder will act as the School Safety Advisor, ensuring school compliance with the University Health & Safety policy and regulations. The University of Surrey signed the Technician Commitment led by the Science Council, to ensure greater visibility, recognition, career development, and sustainability for technical staff across all disciplines. This position will provide opportunities to work alongside a diverse technical team, attend research seminars and build professional contacts across the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. There will be opportunities to undertake on-call work. About you The successful candidate will hold a degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent, plus broad relevant technical and supervisory experience. They will have experience of leadership in a technical environment and of the operation and function of a teaching and/or research laboratory environment in the fields of physical sciences/engineering. They will also have understanding of, and experience in implementing, relevant Health & Safety legislation. What we can offer In addition to a competitive salary you will receive 25 days annual leave, with 8 additional days for Bank Holidays and 7 for University closure days. We offer a generous pension, flexible working options, access to world-class leisure facilities, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. Further information To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter via the University website. Informal enquiries may be made to Mrs Sarah Heisig (, ). For further information on the School of Mathematics and Physics at Surrey visit School of Mathematics and Physics Interviews will be held on campus on 27th May. The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. Appointment is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details Job Description
Role: Senior Equipment and Lab Manager Location: Stirling / Motherwell - lab-based with some flexibility Hours: Full-time / 80% - 100%, standard working hours Pay: 25.64 - 27.18 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour working week) Contract: 12-month contract On-call / Travel: Possible An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Equipment and Lab Manager to join one of our longstanding global healthcare clients, supporting their DSI R&D Services team within a laboratory environment in Scotland. This is a 12-month contract starting ASAP, overseeing laboratory operations and equipment lifecycle management while ensuring safety, compliance, SAP accuracy and efficient workflows. Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays 12-month contract opportunity Work within a global healthcare and R&D environment Exposure to advanced laboratory operations, equipment qualification and cross-functional teams Collaborative, high-performing and compliance-focused working environment The Requirements: Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years' experience, or Master's degree with 3-5 years' experience Experience managing laboratory operations and equipment lifecycle activities within an R&D, GxP or regulated environment Strong knowledge of GxP, Roche standards, SHE regulations and laboratory compliance requirements Technical experience with SAP or equivalent databases, QMS, ELN and LIMS Experience supporting equipment qualification, maintenance, calibration, repairs and decommissioning Ability to author, review and maintain technical documentation such as URS, Qualification Plans and Periodic Reviews Experience maintaining audit readiness and supporting internal and external audits Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise with scientific staff, Quality, site services and external vendors Strong coaching, communication, conflict resolution, organisation and problem-solving skills The Role: Oversee end-to-end laboratory operations, including space, access, supplies, daily workflows, cleaning, waste disposal and facility coordination Act as the key contact for scientific staff, Quality, site services, SHE, Biosafety, vendors and wider laboratory users Manage laboratory stock, equipment maintenance, calibration, repairs, qualification activities and SAP master data accuracy Author, review and maintain key technical and compliance documentation, including URS, Qualification Plans, Periodic Reviews and equipment logs Ensure all laboratory and equipment activities comply with GxP, Roche standards, SHE procedures and Good Documentation Practices Support audit readiness through self-inspections, documentation monitoring, risk assessments and Equipment Criticality Reviews Coordinate vendor performance, communicate operational updates, facilitate lab user meetings and resolve day-to-day issues Mentor Lab Scientists on SHE and compliance standards while driving continuous improvement across lab workflows and equipment processes If you're keen to join an exceptional team who can offer exposure to cutting-edge R&D operations, equipment lifecycle management and a collaborative working environment, then please apply to this Senior Equipment and Lab Manager role below or call Chloe McCausland on (phone number removed) between 8:30am - 5:00pm.
May 07, 2026
Contractor
Role: Senior Equipment and Lab Manager Location: Stirling / Motherwell - lab-based with some flexibility Hours: Full-time / 80% - 100%, standard working hours Pay: 25.64 - 27.18 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour working week) Contract: 12-month contract On-call / Travel: Possible An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Equipment and Lab Manager to join one of our longstanding global healthcare clients, supporting their DSI R&D Services team within a laboratory environment in Scotland. This is a 12-month contract starting ASAP, overseeing laboratory operations and equipment lifecycle management while ensuring safety, compliance, SAP accuracy and efficient workflows. Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays 12-month contract opportunity Work within a global healthcare and R&D environment Exposure to advanced laboratory operations, equipment qualification and cross-functional teams Collaborative, high-performing and compliance-focused working environment The Requirements: Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years' experience, or Master's degree with 3-5 years' experience Experience managing laboratory operations and equipment lifecycle activities within an R&D, GxP or regulated environment Strong knowledge of GxP, Roche standards, SHE regulations and laboratory compliance requirements Technical experience with SAP or equivalent databases, QMS, ELN and LIMS Experience supporting equipment qualification, maintenance, calibration, repairs and decommissioning Ability to author, review and maintain technical documentation such as URS, Qualification Plans and Periodic Reviews Experience maintaining audit readiness and supporting internal and external audits Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise with scientific staff, Quality, site services and external vendors Strong coaching, communication, conflict resolution, organisation and problem-solving skills The Role: Oversee end-to-end laboratory operations, including space, access, supplies, daily workflows, cleaning, waste disposal and facility coordination Act as the key contact for scientific staff, Quality, site services, SHE, Biosafety, vendors and wider laboratory users Manage laboratory stock, equipment maintenance, calibration, repairs, qualification activities and SAP master data accuracy Author, review and maintain key technical and compliance documentation, including URS, Qualification Plans, Periodic Reviews and equipment logs Ensure all laboratory and equipment activities comply with GxP, Roche standards, SHE procedures and Good Documentation Practices Support audit readiness through self-inspections, documentation monitoring, risk assessments and Equipment Criticality Reviews Coordinate vendor performance, communicate operational updates, facilitate lab user meetings and resolve day-to-day issues Mentor Lab Scientists on SHE and compliance standards while driving continuous improvement across lab workflows and equipment processes If you're keen to join an exceptional team who can offer exposure to cutting-edge R&D operations, equipment lifecycle management and a collaborative working environment, then please apply to this Senior Equipment and Lab Manager role below or call Chloe McCausland on (phone number removed) between 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Principal Electronics Engineer Southampton or Bristol 6-month contract Paying up to 65p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable Overview Primary focus on the design and development of digital processing electronics and support to RF and analogue power circuitry for complex laboratory and aircraft sensor systems. You will work across a range of projects throughout various stages of the product lifecycle, from initial concept development through to early life production and field support. Key Responsibilities: Design and development of mixed-technology electronic designs comprising of one or more Microcontrollers, CPLD and/or FPGA devices interfacing with RF and analogue circuits. Implementation of digital interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI and RS422 alongside high-speed optical fibre and Ethernet interfaces. Design and development of power and control boards requiring high safety ratings and designed for DO-160 qualification. The role will focus on being the technical focal point for supporting our active and future airborne communication designs, including occasional customer and wider supply chain liaison. Required Skillset & Experience Analogue circuit design experience with knowledge/hands-on experience of op-amps, ADC?s and DAC driven reference supplies. RF circuit design experience with knowledge/hands-on experience of RF amplifiers, multiplexors and signal conditioning. Experience in providing support to embedded software and firmware teams. Experience in peer reviewing designs and support to system architects/system integration activities. Working knowledge of requirements management and design within DO-254. Experience in digital circuit design using FPGA's, Microcontrollers and DDR/Flash memories. Experience in circuit design modelling and simulation tools. Experience in generating concise technical reports detailing design solutions, implementation rationale and test reports. Experience of following a design lifecycle process, such as participating in design reviews, which come with working in a high-technology defence environment. Practical hands-on experience of high-speed digital hardware circuit design, including schematic entry, component selection and generation of supporting design documentation. Experience of PCB prototyping, commissioning and fault-finding using electronic test and measurement equipment within an engineering laboratory environment. A Degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline (Electronics Engineering preferred). Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
May 07, 2026
Contractor
Principal Electronics Engineer Southampton or Bristol 6-month contract Paying up to 65p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable Overview Primary focus on the design and development of digital processing electronics and support to RF and analogue power circuitry for complex laboratory and aircraft sensor systems. You will work across a range of projects throughout various stages of the product lifecycle, from initial concept development through to early life production and field support. Key Responsibilities: Design and development of mixed-technology electronic designs comprising of one or more Microcontrollers, CPLD and/or FPGA devices interfacing with RF and analogue circuits. Implementation of digital interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI and RS422 alongside high-speed optical fibre and Ethernet interfaces. Design and development of power and control boards requiring high safety ratings and designed for DO-160 qualification. The role will focus on being the technical focal point for supporting our active and future airborne communication designs, including occasional customer and wider supply chain liaison. Required Skillset & Experience Analogue circuit design experience with knowledge/hands-on experience of op-amps, ADC?s and DAC driven reference supplies. RF circuit design experience with knowledge/hands-on experience of RF amplifiers, multiplexors and signal conditioning. Experience in providing support to embedded software and firmware teams. Experience in peer reviewing designs and support to system architects/system integration activities. Working knowledge of requirements management and design within DO-254. Experience in digital circuit design using FPGA's, Microcontrollers and DDR/Flash memories. Experience in circuit design modelling and simulation tools. Experience in generating concise technical reports detailing design solutions, implementation rationale and test reports. Experience of following a design lifecycle process, such as participating in design reviews, which come with working in a high-technology defence environment. Practical hands-on experience of high-speed digital hardware circuit design, including schematic entry, component selection and generation of supporting design documentation. Experience of PCB prototyping, commissioning and fault-finding using electronic test and measurement equipment within an engineering laboratory environment. A Degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline (Electronics Engineering preferred). Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
A leading environmental and laboratory services company are recruiting for a Project Adminstrator/Bulk ID Analyst The successful candidate will: • Responsible for the undertaking sample analysis of the various types of bulk materials • Produce and Compiling and quality assessing reports, ensuring they are delivered promptly to the client • Ensure all associated paperwork is completed, checked and given to the associated office in a timely manner • Ensure all equipment used is within calibration. • Undertake daily quality checks. • Maintain impartiality, integrity and independence throughout • Effectively communicating with Laboratory/Operations Manager • Ensure that all the necessary quality records are completed and made available for regular internal review by a member of the Quality or Management team. This includes all contract review documents, equipment registers and job files.
May 07, 2026
Full time
A leading environmental and laboratory services company are recruiting for a Project Adminstrator/Bulk ID Analyst The successful candidate will: • Responsible for the undertaking sample analysis of the various types of bulk materials • Produce and Compiling and quality assessing reports, ensuring they are delivered promptly to the client • Ensure all associated paperwork is completed, checked and given to the associated office in a timely manner • Ensure all equipment used is within calibration. • Undertake daily quality checks. • Maintain impartiality, integrity and independence throughout • Effectively communicating with Laboratory/Operations Manager • Ensure that all the necessary quality records are completed and made available for regular internal review by a member of the Quality or Management team. This includes all contract review documents, equipment registers and job files.
Wallace Hind Selection LTD
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Are you an ambitious technical professional with a strong background in chemical manufacturing? Do you want a role that will develop you from Technical Manager into Technical Director in the medium term? Other than chemicals and an understanding of manufacturing, we re flexible about your background. You can spend time with our Technical Director at our site in Peterborough before they leave, and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: to £60,000, until taking up the Technical Director role. BENEFITS: 25 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays 4% Company Pension 3 x Death in Service Christmas Shut-down Company Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech, Northampton Why you should join us?: Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD Ultimately full autonomy for all technical and compliance within the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality I don t like using the term rare opportunity , but opportunities like this don't come about very often. Our Technical Director is retiring after a very successful career with us. Before they do, you can ease and develop yourself into their role, utilising their mentorship and support. The time-scale for this handover is flexible and will fit around your profile and current levels of experience / knowledge. You may be strong in COMAH, H&S, Environmental, Laboratory Management, Technical Sales, Chemical processing, NPD, Quality and Systems, or indeed any number of areas that could fall into a Technical role. The Technical Director is currently responsible for (some directly and some indirectly via their reports): QHSE - Including GMP / VMD / ISO / H&S COMAH QP Laboratory / regulatory Technical leadership to manufacturing New Product Development (NPD Product registration Product pricing Process route advice Pre-sales technical input After-sales / customer support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Depending largely on your personal technical background in Leadership, Quality Management, NPD, COMAH etc. you can relatively quickly take responsibility for some areas within the remit, as you become more comfortable with other areas, they too can be transferred. YOUR BACKGROUND: Technical Manager Chemical, COMAH, Quality Degree educated in Chemistry or equivalent Chemical Manufacturing experience Led a Technical team or equivalent Likely experience of formulation development (NPD), and/or Quality Control, regulatory and compliance COMAH, although not essential, we ll get you trained, would be desirable, as we are Upper Tier COMAH. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established own label and subcontract chemical manufacturer of primarily liquids. We pride ourselves on our quality, integrity, and traceability of all our products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals. Our primary customer markets include agricultural, industrial, bio-security, home & garden and veterinary markets. PROSPECTS: You know there is a guaranteed succession plan - the chance for you to develop your knowledge in areas you are not as strong, before our Technical Director retires and you gain full autonomy for technical and compliance within our business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Manager, Technical Leader, Head of Technical, COMAH, Chemical, Chemistry, COSHH, DSEAR, ATEX, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Formulation, Laboratory, NPD. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18407, Wallace Hind Selection
May 07, 2026
Full time
Are you an ambitious technical professional with a strong background in chemical manufacturing? Do you want a role that will develop you from Technical Manager into Technical Director in the medium term? Other than chemicals and an understanding of manufacturing, we re flexible about your background. You can spend time with our Technical Director at our site in Peterborough before they leave, and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: to £60,000, until taking up the Technical Director role. BENEFITS: 25 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays 4% Company Pension 3 x Death in Service Christmas Shut-down Company Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech, Northampton Why you should join us?: Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD Ultimately full autonomy for all technical and compliance within the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality I don t like using the term rare opportunity , but opportunities like this don't come about very often. Our Technical Director is retiring after a very successful career with us. Before they do, you can ease and develop yourself into their role, utilising their mentorship and support. The time-scale for this handover is flexible and will fit around your profile and current levels of experience / knowledge. You may be strong in COMAH, H&S, Environmental, Laboratory Management, Technical Sales, Chemical processing, NPD, Quality and Systems, or indeed any number of areas that could fall into a Technical role. The Technical Director is currently responsible for (some directly and some indirectly via their reports): QHSE - Including GMP / VMD / ISO / H&S COMAH QP Laboratory / regulatory Technical leadership to manufacturing New Product Development (NPD Product registration Product pricing Process route advice Pre-sales technical input After-sales / customer support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Depending largely on your personal technical background in Leadership, Quality Management, NPD, COMAH etc. you can relatively quickly take responsibility for some areas within the remit, as you become more comfortable with other areas, they too can be transferred. YOUR BACKGROUND: Technical Manager Chemical, COMAH, Quality Degree educated in Chemistry or equivalent Chemical Manufacturing experience Led a Technical team or equivalent Likely experience of formulation development (NPD), and/or Quality Control, regulatory and compliance COMAH, although not essential, we ll get you trained, would be desirable, as we are Upper Tier COMAH. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established own label and subcontract chemical manufacturer of primarily liquids. We pride ourselves on our quality, integrity, and traceability of all our products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals. Our primary customer markets include agricultural, industrial, bio-security, home & garden and veterinary markets. PROSPECTS: You know there is a guaranteed succession plan - the chance for you to develop your knowledge in areas you are not as strong, before our Technical Director retires and you gain full autonomy for technical and compliance within our business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Manager, Technical Leader, Head of Technical, COMAH, Chemical, Chemistry, COSHH, DSEAR, ATEX, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Formulation, Laboratory, NPD. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18407, Wallace Hind Selection
Are you an ambitious technical professional with a strong background in chemical manufacturing? Do you want a role that will develop you from Technical Manager into Technical Director in the medium term? Other than chemicals and an understanding of manufacturing, we re flexible about your background. You can spend time with our Technical Director at our site in Peterborough before they leave, and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: to £60,000, until taking up the Technical Director role. BENEFITS: 25 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays 4% Company Pension 3 x Death in Service Christmas Shut-down Company Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech, Northampton Why you should join us?: Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD Ultimately full autonomy for all technical and compliance within the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality I don t like using the term rare opportunity , but opportunities like this don't come about very often. Our Technical Director is retiring after a very successful career with us. Before they do, you can ease and develop yourself into their role, utilising their mentorship and support. The time-scale for this handover is flexible and will fit around your profile and current levels of experience / knowledge. You may be strong in COMAH, H&S, Environmental, Laboratory Management, Technical Sales, Chemical processing, NPD, Quality and Systems, or indeed any number of areas that could fall into a Technical role. The Technical Director is currently responsible for (some directly and some indirectly via their reports): QHSE - Including GMP / VMD / ISO / H&S COMAH QP Laboratory / regulatory Technical leadership to manufacturing New Product Development (NPD Product registration Product pricing Process route advice Pre-sales technical input After-sales / customer support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Depending largely on your personal technical background in Leadership, Quality Management, NPD, COMAH etc. you can relatively quickly take responsibility for some areas within the remit, as you become more comfortable with other areas, they too can be transferred. YOUR BACKGROUND: Technical Manager Chemical, COMAH, Quality Degree educated in Chemistry or equivalent Chemical Manufacturing experience Led a Technical team or equivalent Likely experience of formulation development (NPD), and/or Quality Control, regulatory and compliance COMAH, although not essential, we ll get you trained, would be desirable, as we are Upper Tier COMAH. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established own label and subcontract chemical manufacturer of primarily liquids. We pride ourselves on our quality, integrity, and traceability of all our products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals. Our primary customer markets include agricultural, industrial, bio-security, home & garden and veterinary markets. PROSPECTS: You know there is a guaranteed succession plan - the chance for you to develop your knowledge in areas you are not as strong, before our Technical Director retires and you gain full autonomy for technical and compliance within our business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Manager, Technical Leader, Head of Technical, COMAH, Chemical, Chemistry, COSHH, DSEAR, ATEX, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Formulation, Laboratory, NPD. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18407, Wallace Hind Selection
May 07, 2026
Full time
Are you an ambitious technical professional with a strong background in chemical manufacturing? Do you want a role that will develop you from Technical Manager into Technical Director in the medium term? Other than chemicals and an understanding of manufacturing, we re flexible about your background. You can spend time with our Technical Director at our site in Peterborough before they leave, and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: to £60,000, until taking up the Technical Director role. BENEFITS: 25 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays 4% Company Pension 3 x Death in Service Christmas Shut-down Company Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech, Northampton Why you should join us?: Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD Ultimately full autonomy for all technical and compliance within the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality I don t like using the term rare opportunity , but opportunities like this don't come about very often. Our Technical Director is retiring after a very successful career with us. Before they do, you can ease and develop yourself into their role, utilising their mentorship and support. The time-scale for this handover is flexible and will fit around your profile and current levels of experience / knowledge. You may be strong in COMAH, H&S, Environmental, Laboratory Management, Technical Sales, Chemical processing, NPD, Quality and Systems, or indeed any number of areas that could fall into a Technical role. The Technical Director is currently responsible for (some directly and some indirectly via their reports): QHSE - Including GMP / VMD / ISO / H&S COMAH QP Laboratory / regulatory Technical leadership to manufacturing New Product Development (NPD Product registration Product pricing Process route advice Pre-sales technical input After-sales / customer support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Depending largely on your personal technical background in Leadership, Quality Management, NPD, COMAH etc. you can relatively quickly take responsibility for some areas within the remit, as you become more comfortable with other areas, they too can be transferred. YOUR BACKGROUND: Technical Manager Chemical, COMAH, Quality Degree educated in Chemistry or equivalent Chemical Manufacturing experience Led a Technical team or equivalent Likely experience of formulation development (NPD), and/or Quality Control, regulatory and compliance COMAH, although not essential, we ll get you trained, would be desirable, as we are Upper Tier COMAH. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established own label and subcontract chemical manufacturer of primarily liquids. We pride ourselves on our quality, integrity, and traceability of all our products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals. Our primary customer markets include agricultural, industrial, bio-security, home & garden and veterinary markets. PROSPECTS: You know there is a guaranteed succession plan - the chance for you to develop your knowledge in areas you are not as strong, before our Technical Director retires and you gain full autonomy for technical and compliance within our business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Manager, Technical Leader, Head of Technical, COMAH, Chemical, Chemistry, COSHH, DSEAR, ATEX, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Formulation, Laboratory, NPD. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18407, Wallace Hind Selection
Are you an ambitious technical professional with a strong background in chemical manufacturing? Do you want a role that will develop you from Technical Manager into Technical Director in the medium term? Other than chemicals and an understanding of manufacturing, we re flexible about your background. You can spend time with our Technical Director at our site in Peterborough before they leave, and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: to £60,000, until taking up the Technical Director role. BENEFITS: 25 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays 4% Company Pension 3 x Death in Service Christmas Shut-down Company Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech, Northampton Why you should join us?: Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD Ultimately full autonomy for all technical and compliance within the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality I don t like using the term rare opportunity , but opportunities like this don't come about very often. Our Technical Director is retiring after a very successful career with us. Before they do, you can ease and develop yourself into their role, utilising their mentorship and support. The time-scale for this handover is flexible and will fit around your profile and current levels of experience / knowledge. You may be strong in COMAH, H&S, Environmental, Laboratory Management, Technical Sales, Chemical processing, NPD, Quality and Systems, or indeed any number of areas that could fall into a Technical role. The Technical Director is currently responsible for (some directly and some indirectly via their reports): QHSE - Including GMP / VMD / ISO / H&S COMAH QP Laboratory / regulatory Technical leadership to manufacturing New Product Development (NPD Product registration Product pricing Process route advice Pre-sales technical input After-sales / customer support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Depending largely on your personal technical background in Leadership, Quality Management, NPD, COMAH etc. you can relatively quickly take responsibility for some areas within the remit, as you become more comfortable with other areas, they too can be transferred. YOUR BACKGROUND: Technical Manager Chemical, COMAH, Quality Degree educated in Chemistry or equivalent Chemical Manufacturing experience Led a Technical team or equivalent Likely experience of formulation development (NPD), and/or Quality Control, regulatory and compliance COMAH, although not essential, we ll get you trained, would be desirable, as we are Upper Tier COMAH. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established own label and subcontract chemical manufacturer of primarily liquids. We pride ourselves on our quality, integrity, and traceability of all our products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals. Our primary customer markets include agricultural, industrial, bio-security, home & garden and veterinary markets. PROSPECTS: You know there is a guaranteed succession plan - the chance for you to develop your knowledge in areas you are not as strong, before our Technical Director retires and you gain full autonomy for technical and compliance within our business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Manager, Technical Leader, Head of Technical, COMAH, Chemical, Chemistry, COSHH, DSEAR, ATEX, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Formulation, Laboratory, NPD. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18407, Wallace Hind Selection
May 07, 2026
Full time
Are you an ambitious technical professional with a strong background in chemical manufacturing? Do you want a role that will develop you from Technical Manager into Technical Director in the medium term? Other than chemicals and an understanding of manufacturing, we re flexible about your background. You can spend time with our Technical Director at our site in Peterborough before they leave, and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: to £60,000, until taking up the Technical Director role. BENEFITS: 25 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays 4% Company Pension 3 x Death in Service Christmas Shut-down Company Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech, Northampton Why you should join us?: Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD Ultimately full autonomy for all technical and compliance within the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality I don t like using the term rare opportunity , but opportunities like this don't come about very often. Our Technical Director is retiring after a very successful career with us. Before they do, you can ease and develop yourself into their role, utilising their mentorship and support. The time-scale for this handover is flexible and will fit around your profile and current levels of experience / knowledge. You may be strong in COMAH, H&S, Environmental, Laboratory Management, Technical Sales, Chemical processing, NPD, Quality and Systems, or indeed any number of areas that could fall into a Technical role. The Technical Director is currently responsible for (some directly and some indirectly via their reports): QHSE - Including GMP / VMD / ISO / H&S COMAH QP Laboratory / regulatory Technical leadership to manufacturing New Product Development (NPD Product registration Product pricing Process route advice Pre-sales technical input After-sales / customer support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Depending largely on your personal technical background in Leadership, Quality Management, NPD, COMAH etc. you can relatively quickly take responsibility for some areas within the remit, as you become more comfortable with other areas, they too can be transferred. YOUR BACKGROUND: Technical Manager Chemical, COMAH, Quality Degree educated in Chemistry or equivalent Chemical Manufacturing experience Led a Technical team or equivalent Likely experience of formulation development (NPD), and/or Quality Control, regulatory and compliance COMAH, although not essential, we ll get you trained, would be desirable, as we are Upper Tier COMAH. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established own label and subcontract chemical manufacturer of primarily liquids. We pride ourselves on our quality, integrity, and traceability of all our products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals. Our primary customer markets include agricultural, industrial, bio-security, home & garden and veterinary markets. PROSPECTS: You know there is a guaranteed succession plan - the chance for you to develop your knowledge in areas you are not as strong, before our Technical Director retires and you gain full autonomy for technical and compliance within our business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Manager, Technical Leader, Head of Technical, COMAH, Chemical, Chemistry, COSHH, DSEAR, ATEX, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Formulation, Laboratory, NPD. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18407, Wallace Hind Selection
Wallace Hind Selection LTD
Leicester, Leicestershire
Are you an ambitious technical professional with a strong background in chemical manufacturing? Do you want a role that will develop you from Technical Manager into Technical Director in the medium term? Other than chemicals and an understanding of manufacturing, we re flexible about your background. You can spend time with our Technical Director at our site in Peterborough before they leave, and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: to £60,000, until taking up the Technical Director role. BENEFITS: 25 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays 4% Company Pension 3 x Death in Service Christmas Shut-down Company Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech, Northampton Why you should join us?: Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD Ultimately full autonomy for all technical and compliance within the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality I don t like using the term rare opportunity , but opportunities like this don't come about very often. Our Technical Director is retiring after a very successful career with us. Before they do, you can ease and develop yourself into their role, utilising their mentorship and support. The time-scale for this handover is flexible and will fit around your profile and current levels of experience / knowledge. You may be strong in COMAH, H&S, Environmental, Laboratory Management, Technical Sales, Chemical processing, NPD, Quality and Systems, or indeed any number of areas that could fall into a Technical role. The Technical Director is currently responsible for (some directly and some indirectly via their reports): QHSE - Including GMP / VMD / ISO / H&S COMAH QP Laboratory / regulatory Technical leadership to manufacturing New Product Development (NPD Product registration Product pricing Process route advice Pre-sales technical input After-sales / customer support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Depending largely on your personal technical background in Leadership, Quality Management, NPD, COMAH etc. you can relatively quickly take responsibility for some areas within the remit, as you become more comfortable with other areas, they too can be transferred. YOUR BACKGROUND: Technical Manager Chemical, COMAH, Quality Degree educated in Chemistry or equivalent Chemical Manufacturing experience Led a Technical team or equivalent Likely experience of formulation development (NPD), and/or Quality Control, regulatory and compliance COMAH, although not essential, we ll get you trained, would be desirable, as we are Upper Tier COMAH. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established own label and subcontract chemical manufacturer of primarily liquids. We pride ourselves on our quality, integrity, and traceability of all our products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals. Our primary customer markets include agricultural, industrial, bio-security, home & garden and veterinary markets. PROSPECTS: You know there is a guaranteed succession plan - the chance for you to develop your knowledge in areas you are not as strong, before our Technical Director retires and you gain full autonomy for technical and compliance within our business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Manager, Technical Leader, Head of Technical, COMAH, Chemical, Chemistry, COSHH, DSEAR, ATEX, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Formulation, Laboratory, NPD. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18407, Wallace Hind Selection
May 07, 2026
Full time
Are you an ambitious technical professional with a strong background in chemical manufacturing? Do you want a role that will develop you from Technical Manager into Technical Director in the medium term? Other than chemicals and an understanding of manufacturing, we re flexible about your background. You can spend time with our Technical Director at our site in Peterborough before they leave, and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: to £60,000, until taking up the Technical Director role. BENEFITS: 25 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays 4% Company Pension 3 x Death in Service Christmas Shut-down Company Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech, Northampton Why you should join us?: Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD Ultimately full autonomy for all technical and compliance within the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality I don t like using the term rare opportunity , but opportunities like this don't come about very often. Our Technical Director is retiring after a very successful career with us. Before they do, you can ease and develop yourself into their role, utilising their mentorship and support. The time-scale for this handover is flexible and will fit around your profile and current levels of experience / knowledge. You may be strong in COMAH, H&S, Environmental, Laboratory Management, Technical Sales, Chemical processing, NPD, Quality and Systems, or indeed any number of areas that could fall into a Technical role. The Technical Director is currently responsible for (some directly and some indirectly via their reports): QHSE - Including GMP / VMD / ISO / H&S COMAH QP Laboratory / regulatory Technical leadership to manufacturing New Product Development (NPD Product registration Product pricing Process route advice Pre-sales technical input After-sales / customer support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Depending largely on your personal technical background in Leadership, Quality Management, NPD, COMAH etc. you can relatively quickly take responsibility for some areas within the remit, as you become more comfortable with other areas, they too can be transferred. YOUR BACKGROUND: Technical Manager Chemical, COMAH, Quality Degree educated in Chemistry or equivalent Chemical Manufacturing experience Led a Technical team or equivalent Likely experience of formulation development (NPD), and/or Quality Control, regulatory and compliance COMAH, although not essential, we ll get you trained, would be desirable, as we are Upper Tier COMAH. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established own label and subcontract chemical manufacturer of primarily liquids. We pride ourselves on our quality, integrity, and traceability of all our products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals. Our primary customer markets include agricultural, industrial, bio-security, home & garden and veterinary markets. PROSPECTS: You know there is a guaranteed succession plan - the chance for you to develop your knowledge in areas you are not as strong, before our Technical Director retires and you gain full autonomy for technical and compliance within our business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Manager, Technical Leader, Head of Technical, COMAH, Chemical, Chemistry, COSHH, DSEAR, ATEX, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Formulation, Laboratory, NPD. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18407, Wallace Hind Selection
Building a sustainable tomorrow We are currently looking to recruit Deputy Laboratory Managers at laboratories and projects throughout the UK. Locations include: HS2 South Laboratory, Aylesbury Oxfordshire HS2 North Laboratory, Greatworth, Northamptonshire Devonport Docks, Plymouth Hinkley Point C, Near Bridgwater, Somerset Kilsyth Laboratory, Scotland Inverness Laboratory, Scotland The roles require a su click apply for full job details
May 07, 2026
Full time
Building a sustainable tomorrow We are currently looking to recruit Deputy Laboratory Managers at laboratories and projects throughout the UK. Locations include: HS2 South Laboratory, Aylesbury Oxfordshire HS2 North Laboratory, Greatworth, Northamptonshire Devonport Docks, Plymouth Hinkley Point C, Near Bridgwater, Somerset Kilsyth Laboratory, Scotland Inverness Laboratory, Scotland The roles require a su click apply for full job details
Are you an ambitious technical professional with a strong background in chemical manufacturing? Do you want a role that will develop you from Technical Manager into Technical Director in the medium term? Other than chemicals and an understanding of manufacturing, we re flexible about your background. You can spend time with our Technical Director at our site in Peterborough before they leave, and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: to £60,000, until taking up the Technical Director role. BENEFITS: 25 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays 4% Company Pension 3 x Death in Service Christmas Shut-down Company Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech, Northampton Why you should join us?: Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD Ultimately full autonomy for all technical and compliance within the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality I don t like using the term rare opportunity , but opportunities like this don't come about very often. Our Technical Director is retiring after a very successful career with us. Before they do, you can ease and develop yourself into their role, utilising their mentorship and support. The time-scale for this handover is flexible and will fit around your profile and current levels of experience / knowledge. You may be strong in COMAH, H&S, Environmental, Laboratory Management, Technical Sales, Chemical processing, NPD, Quality and Systems, or indeed any number of areas that could fall into a Technical role. The Technical Director is currently responsible for (some directly and some indirectly via their reports): QHSE - Including GMP / VMD / ISO / H&S COMAH QP Laboratory / regulatory Technical leadership to manufacturing New Product Development (NPD Product registration Product pricing Process route advice Pre-sales technical input After-sales / customer support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Depending largely on your personal technical background in Leadership, Quality Management, NPD, COMAH etc. you can relatively quickly take responsibility for some areas within the remit, as you become more comfortable with other areas, they too can be transferred. YOUR BACKGROUND: Technical Manager Chemical, COMAH, Quality Degree educated in Chemistry or equivalent Chemical Manufacturing experience Led a Technical team or equivalent Likely experience of formulation development (NPD), and/or Quality Control, regulatory and compliance COMAH, although not essential, we ll get you trained, would be desirable, as we are Upper Tier COMAH. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established own label and subcontract chemical manufacturer of primarily liquids. We pride ourselves on our quality, integrity, and traceability of all our products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals. Our primary customer markets include agricultural, industrial, bio-security, home & garden and veterinary markets. PROSPECTS: You know there is a guaranteed succession plan - the chance for you to develop your knowledge in areas you are not as strong, before our Technical Director retires and you gain full autonomy for technical and compliance within our business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Manager, Technical Leader, Head of Technical, COMAH, Chemical, Chemistry, COSHH, DSEAR, ATEX, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Formulation, Laboratory, NPD. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18407, Wallace Hind Selection
May 07, 2026
Full time
Are you an ambitious technical professional with a strong background in chemical manufacturing? Do you want a role that will develop you from Technical Manager into Technical Director in the medium term? Other than chemicals and an understanding of manufacturing, we re flexible about your background. You can spend time with our Technical Director at our site in Peterborough before they leave, and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: to £60,000, until taking up the Technical Director role. BENEFITS: 25 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays 4% Company Pension 3 x Death in Service Christmas Shut-down Company Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech, Northampton Why you should join us?: Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD Ultimately full autonomy for all technical and compliance within the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality I don t like using the term rare opportunity , but opportunities like this don't come about very often. Our Technical Director is retiring after a very successful career with us. Before they do, you can ease and develop yourself into their role, utilising their mentorship and support. The time-scale for this handover is flexible and will fit around your profile and current levels of experience / knowledge. You may be strong in COMAH, H&S, Environmental, Laboratory Management, Technical Sales, Chemical processing, NPD, Quality and Systems, or indeed any number of areas that could fall into a Technical role. The Technical Director is currently responsible for (some directly and some indirectly via their reports): QHSE - Including GMP / VMD / ISO / H&S COMAH QP Laboratory / regulatory Technical leadership to manufacturing New Product Development (NPD Product registration Product pricing Process route advice Pre-sales technical input After-sales / customer support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Depending largely on your personal technical background in Leadership, Quality Management, NPD, COMAH etc. you can relatively quickly take responsibility for some areas within the remit, as you become more comfortable with other areas, they too can be transferred. YOUR BACKGROUND: Technical Manager Chemical, COMAH, Quality Degree educated in Chemistry or equivalent Chemical Manufacturing experience Led a Technical team or equivalent Likely experience of formulation development (NPD), and/or Quality Control, regulatory and compliance COMAH, although not essential, we ll get you trained, would be desirable, as we are Upper Tier COMAH. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established own label and subcontract chemical manufacturer of primarily liquids. We pride ourselves on our quality, integrity, and traceability of all our products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals. Our primary customer markets include agricultural, industrial, bio-security, home & garden and veterinary markets. PROSPECTS: You know there is a guaranteed succession plan - the chance for you to develop your knowledge in areas you are not as strong, before our Technical Director retires and you gain full autonomy for technical and compliance within our business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Manager, Technical Leader, Head of Technical, COMAH, Chemical, Chemistry, COSHH, DSEAR, ATEX, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Formulation, Laboratory, NPD. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18407, Wallace Hind Selection
Wallace Hind Selection LTD
Corby, Northamptonshire
Are you an ambitious technical professional with a strong background in chemical manufacturing? Do you want a role that will develop you from Technical Manager into Technical Director in the medium term? Other than chemicals and an understanding of manufacturing, we re flexible about your background. You can spend time with our Technical Director at our site in Peterborough before they leave, and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: to £60,000, until taking up the Technical Director role. BENEFITS: 25 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays 4% Company Pension 3 x Death in Service Christmas Shut-down Company Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech, Northampton Why you should join us?: Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD Ultimately full autonomy for all technical and compliance within the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality I don t like using the term rare opportunity , but opportunities like this don't come about very often. Our Technical Director is retiring after a very successful career with us. Before they do, you can ease and develop yourself into their role, utilising their mentorship and support. The time-scale for this handover is flexible and will fit around your profile and current levels of experience / knowledge. You may be strong in COMAH, H&S, Environmental, Laboratory Management, Technical Sales, Chemical processing, NPD, Quality and Systems, or indeed any number of areas that could fall into a Technical role. The Technical Director is currently responsible for (some directly and some indirectly via their reports): QHSE - Including GMP / VMD / ISO / H&S COMAH QP Laboratory / regulatory Technical leadership to manufacturing New Product Development (NPD Product registration Product pricing Process route advice Pre-sales technical input After-sales / customer support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Depending largely on your personal technical background in Leadership, Quality Management, NPD, COMAH etc. you can relatively quickly take responsibility for some areas within the remit, as you become more comfortable with other areas, they too can be transferred. YOUR BACKGROUND: Technical Manager Chemical, COMAH, Quality Degree educated in Chemistry or equivalent Chemical Manufacturing experience Led a Technical team or equivalent Likely experience of formulation development (NPD), and/or Quality Control, regulatory and compliance COMAH, although not essential, we ll get you trained, would be desirable, as we are Upper Tier COMAH. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established own label and subcontract chemical manufacturer of primarily liquids. We pride ourselves on our quality, integrity, and traceability of all our products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals. Our primary customer markets include agricultural, industrial, bio-security, home & garden and veterinary markets. PROSPECTS: You know there is a guaranteed succession plan - the chance for you to develop your knowledge in areas you are not as strong, before our Technical Director retires and you gain full autonomy for technical and compliance within our business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Manager, Technical Leader, Head of Technical, COMAH, Chemical, Chemistry, COSHH, DSEAR, ATEX, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Formulation, Laboratory, NPD. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18407, Wallace Hind Selection
May 07, 2026
Full time
Are you an ambitious technical professional with a strong background in chemical manufacturing? Do you want a role that will develop you from Technical Manager into Technical Director in the medium term? Other than chemicals and an understanding of manufacturing, we re flexible about your background. You can spend time with our Technical Director at our site in Peterborough before they leave, and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: to £60,000, until taking up the Technical Director role. BENEFITS: 25 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays 4% Company Pension 3 x Death in Service Christmas Shut-down Company Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech, Northampton Why you should join us?: Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD Ultimately full autonomy for all technical and compliance within the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality I don t like using the term rare opportunity , but opportunities like this don't come about very often. Our Technical Director is retiring after a very successful career with us. Before they do, you can ease and develop yourself into their role, utilising their mentorship and support. The time-scale for this handover is flexible and will fit around your profile and current levels of experience / knowledge. You may be strong in COMAH, H&S, Environmental, Laboratory Management, Technical Sales, Chemical processing, NPD, Quality and Systems, or indeed any number of areas that could fall into a Technical role. The Technical Director is currently responsible for (some directly and some indirectly via their reports): QHSE - Including GMP / VMD / ISO / H&S COMAH QP Laboratory / regulatory Technical leadership to manufacturing New Product Development (NPD Product registration Product pricing Process route advice Pre-sales technical input After-sales / customer support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Depending largely on your personal technical background in Leadership, Quality Management, NPD, COMAH etc. you can relatively quickly take responsibility for some areas within the remit, as you become more comfortable with other areas, they too can be transferred. YOUR BACKGROUND: Technical Manager Chemical, COMAH, Quality Degree educated in Chemistry or equivalent Chemical Manufacturing experience Led a Technical team or equivalent Likely experience of formulation development (NPD), and/or Quality Control, regulatory and compliance COMAH, although not essential, we ll get you trained, would be desirable, as we are Upper Tier COMAH. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established own label and subcontract chemical manufacturer of primarily liquids. We pride ourselves on our quality, integrity, and traceability of all our products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals. Our primary customer markets include agricultural, industrial, bio-security, home & garden and veterinary markets. PROSPECTS: You know there is a guaranteed succession plan - the chance for you to develop your knowledge in areas you are not as strong, before our Technical Director retires and you gain full autonomy for technical and compliance within our business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Manager, Technical Leader, Head of Technical, COMAH, Chemical, Chemistry, COSHH, DSEAR, ATEX, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Formulation, Laboratory, NPD. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18407, Wallace Hind Selection
Fortress Diagnostics Ltd is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join its clinical testing team. This role requires a strong blend of skills, as the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting precise sample tests and accurately recording the results. Attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed instructions are essential. If you have the skills and experience needed, we encourage you to apply! Job Summary- Responsibilities and Duties: The preparation and handling of samples and diagnostic reagents Ensuring that the integrity of all samples is adhered to at all times The performance of various analytical procedures, including various manual screening and automated methods covering a wide variety of clinical diagnostic tests The operation of various automated analytical systems The routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation The accurate maintenance of analytical records in line with the UKAS quality system requirements. Ensure all records meet the requirements for UKAS/ISO 17025 accreditation. Strict adherence to Chain of Custody procedures throughout the analytical process Stock Management Perform Troubleshooting on Technical issues associated with Clinical Diagnostic Testing Ensuring that all the necessary Quality Control checks are completed daily and that they meet internal criteria Participation in internal & external audits Recording and Monitoring of Temperature for Laboratory and Equipment Participate in additional duties to support laboratory operations and compliance. Undertake any other tasks or duties the Technical Manager or Team Leader assign to support laboratory functions. Experience Specification (essential): Ideally a BSc in Biomedical Science and Diploma in Professional Practice. Alternatively, qualified to at least degree standard in Biochemistry or a Life Science (Minimum 2:1) Possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Possess excellent organisational and time management skills Be computer literate with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suites Ability to work independently and within a team and under pressure Highly motivated, independent, accurate and proactive Understanding of chemistry principles and analysis Working knowledge of quality systems i.e. ISO 17025 Working knowledge of communication and data management software (e.g. MiddleWare, LIMs etc). 1+ years' experience in a similar role within the clinical diagnostic industry Manage Consent
May 07, 2026
Full time
Fortress Diagnostics Ltd is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join its clinical testing team. This role requires a strong blend of skills, as the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting precise sample tests and accurately recording the results. Attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed instructions are essential. If you have the skills and experience needed, we encourage you to apply! Job Summary- Responsibilities and Duties: The preparation and handling of samples and diagnostic reagents Ensuring that the integrity of all samples is adhered to at all times The performance of various analytical procedures, including various manual screening and automated methods covering a wide variety of clinical diagnostic tests The operation of various automated analytical systems The routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation The accurate maintenance of analytical records in line with the UKAS quality system requirements. Ensure all records meet the requirements for UKAS/ISO 17025 accreditation. Strict adherence to Chain of Custody procedures throughout the analytical process Stock Management Perform Troubleshooting on Technical issues associated with Clinical Diagnostic Testing Ensuring that all the necessary Quality Control checks are completed daily and that they meet internal criteria Participation in internal & external audits Recording and Monitoring of Temperature for Laboratory and Equipment Participate in additional duties to support laboratory operations and compliance. Undertake any other tasks or duties the Technical Manager or Team Leader assign to support laboratory functions. Experience Specification (essential): Ideally a BSc in Biomedical Science and Diploma in Professional Practice. Alternatively, qualified to at least degree standard in Biochemistry or a Life Science (Minimum 2:1) Possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Possess excellent organisational and time management skills Be computer literate with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suites Ability to work independently and within a team and under pressure Highly motivated, independent, accurate and proactive Understanding of chemistry principles and analysis Working knowledge of quality systems i.e. ISO 17025 Working knowledge of communication and data management software (e.g. MiddleWare, LIMs etc). 1+ years' experience in a similar role within the clinical diagnostic industry Manage Consent
Research and Development Chemist An exciting opportunity has arisen at our established construction and materials client based in the Shropshire countryside they are looking for a full time permanent technical manager with a science degree This is a hands-on laboratory-based position focused on developing and improving eco-friendly building and construction products click apply for full job details
May 07, 2026
Full time
Research and Development Chemist An exciting opportunity has arisen at our established construction and materials client based in the Shropshire countryside they are looking for a full time permanent technical manager with a science degree This is a hands-on laboratory-based position focused on developing and improving eco-friendly building and construction products click apply for full job details
Are you an ambitious technical professional with a strong background in chemical manufacturing? Do you want a role that will develop you from Technical Manager into Technical Director in the medium term? Other than chemicals and an understanding of manufacturing, we re flexible about your background. You can spend time with our Technical Director at our site in Peterborough before they leave, and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: to £60,000, until taking up the Technical Director role. BENEFITS: 25 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays 4% Company Pension 3 x Death in Service Christmas Shut-down Company Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech, Northampton Why you should join us?: Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD Ultimately full autonomy for all technical and compliance within the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality I don t like using the term rare opportunity , but opportunities like this don't come about very often. Our Technical Director is retiring after a very successful career with us. Before they do, you can ease and develop yourself into their role, utilising their mentorship and support. The time-scale for this handover is flexible and will fit around your profile and current levels of experience / knowledge. You may be strong in COMAH, H&S, Environmental, Laboratory Management, Technical Sales, Chemical processing, NPD, Quality and Systems, or indeed any number of areas that could fall into a Technical role. The Technical Director is currently responsible for (some directly and some indirectly via their reports): QHSE - Including GMP / VMD / ISO / H&S COMAH QP Laboratory / regulatory Technical leadership to manufacturing New Product Development (NPD Product registration Product pricing Process route advice Pre-sales technical input After-sales / customer support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Depending largely on your personal technical background in Leadership, Quality Management, NPD, COMAH etc. you can relatively quickly take responsibility for some areas within the remit, as you become more comfortable with other areas, they too can be transferred. YOUR BACKGROUND: Technical Manager Chemical, COMAH, Quality Degree educated in Chemistry or equivalent Chemical Manufacturing experience Led a Technical team or equivalent Likely experience of formulation development (NPD), and/or Quality Control, regulatory and compliance COMAH, although not essential, we ll get you trained, would be desirable, as we are Upper Tier COMAH. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established own label and subcontract chemical manufacturer of primarily liquids. We pride ourselves on our quality, integrity, and traceability of all our products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals. Our primary customer markets include agricultural, industrial, bio-security, home & garden and veterinary markets. PROSPECTS: You know there is a guaranteed succession plan - the chance for you to develop your knowledge in areas you are not as strong, before our Technical Director retires and you gain full autonomy for technical and compliance within our business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Manager, Technical Leader, Head of Technical, COMAH, Chemical, Chemistry, COSHH, DSEAR, ATEX, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Formulation, Laboratory, NPD. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18407, Wallace Hind Selection
May 07, 2026
Full time
Are you an ambitious technical professional with a strong background in chemical manufacturing? Do you want a role that will develop you from Technical Manager into Technical Director in the medium term? Other than chemicals and an understanding of manufacturing, we re flexible about your background. You can spend time with our Technical Director at our site in Peterborough before they leave, and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: to £60,000, until taking up the Technical Director role. BENEFITS: 25 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays 4% Company Pension 3 x Death in Service Christmas Shut-down Company Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech, Northampton Why you should join us?: Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD Ultimately full autonomy for all technical and compliance within the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality I don t like using the term rare opportunity , but opportunities like this don't come about very often. Our Technical Director is retiring after a very successful career with us. Before they do, you can ease and develop yourself into their role, utilising their mentorship and support. The time-scale for this handover is flexible and will fit around your profile and current levels of experience / knowledge. You may be strong in COMAH, H&S, Environmental, Laboratory Management, Technical Sales, Chemical processing, NPD, Quality and Systems, or indeed any number of areas that could fall into a Technical role. The Technical Director is currently responsible for (some directly and some indirectly via their reports): QHSE - Including GMP / VMD / ISO / H&S COMAH QP Laboratory / regulatory Technical leadership to manufacturing New Product Development (NPD Product registration Product pricing Process route advice Pre-sales technical input After-sales / customer support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Depending largely on your personal technical background in Leadership, Quality Management, NPD, COMAH etc. you can relatively quickly take responsibility for some areas within the remit, as you become more comfortable with other areas, they too can be transferred. YOUR BACKGROUND: Technical Manager Chemical, COMAH, Quality Degree educated in Chemistry or equivalent Chemical Manufacturing experience Led a Technical team or equivalent Likely experience of formulation development (NPD), and/or Quality Control, regulatory and compliance COMAH, although not essential, we ll get you trained, would be desirable, as we are Upper Tier COMAH. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established own label and subcontract chemical manufacturer of primarily liquids. We pride ourselves on our quality, integrity, and traceability of all our products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals. Our primary customer markets include agricultural, industrial, bio-security, home & garden and veterinary markets. PROSPECTS: You know there is a guaranteed succession plan - the chance for you to develop your knowledge in areas you are not as strong, before our Technical Director retires and you gain full autonomy for technical and compliance within our business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Manager, Technical Leader, Head of Technical, COMAH, Chemical, Chemistry, COSHH, DSEAR, ATEX, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Formulation, Laboratory, NPD. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18407, Wallace Hind Selection
Calibration Technician - United Kingdom Location: Reading Employment Type: Contract (1-2 years initially, with strong potential for extension or transition to permanent based on business growth and performance) Work Type: Onsite Reporting Line: Depot Manager (based in Europe) Role Overview A Calibration Technician is required to support the setup and day-to-day running of a newly established UK-based Calibration Laboratory. This position offers significant autonomy, responsibility, and visibility, making it well suited to someone who enjoys building processes from the ground up and taking ownership of operational delivery. The role begins as a contract position, with the potential to extend or convert to permanent as service demand grows. During early stages, certain system and administrative activities may be supported by international service teams until local volumes increase. Key Responsibilities Calibration & Technical Duties Perform calibration, verification, and functional testing of electronic test and measurement instruments in line with approved procedures and quality standards. Ensure full compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, internal quality systems, and traceability requirements. Prepare and maintain accurate calibration records, certificates, and associated documentation. Conduct basic troubleshooting and escalate technical issues when necessary. Lab Operations & Logistics Oversee daily laboratory operations, including receiving customer equipment and managing shipments. Coordinate packing, dispatch, and return of calibrated instruments. Collaborate with logistics partners to support smooth inbound and outbound equipment movements. Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration standards, inventory, and consumables. Cross-Functional Coordination Serve as the main point of contact for coordination with European depot teams and customer service functions. Provide operational insights on workload trends, turnaround time performance, and future capacity requirements. Customer Interaction Respond to basic customer queries related to calibration status, timelines, and documentation. Support a positive customer experience and maintain high service standards. What Makes This Role Unique Opportunity to contribute to the setup, development, and growth of a new UK calibration facility. High-ownership position with broad exposure to a wide range of electronic test and measurement equipment. Close collaboration with experienced international teams. Strong potential for the role to expand as business volumes increase. Ideal Candidate Profile This position is well suited to individuals who: Have at least 5 years' experience in the calibration industry, ideally with electrical or electronic test and measurement equipment. Are confident initially operating a "one-person setup" until additional hires are made. Qualifications & Skills UK-equivalent technical qualifications such as: HNC / HND in Electronics or Electrical Engineering BTEC Level 4/5 in a related engineering discipline Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field Experience in calibration, testing, servicing, or repair of electronic instruments. Experience with oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, SMUs, or RF equipment is highly desirable. Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and calibration quality systems (preferred). Please click apply now!
May 06, 2026
Full time
Calibration Technician - United Kingdom Location: Reading Employment Type: Contract (1-2 years initially, with strong potential for extension or transition to permanent based on business growth and performance) Work Type: Onsite Reporting Line: Depot Manager (based in Europe) Role Overview A Calibration Technician is required to support the setup and day-to-day running of a newly established UK-based Calibration Laboratory. This position offers significant autonomy, responsibility, and visibility, making it well suited to someone who enjoys building processes from the ground up and taking ownership of operational delivery. The role begins as a contract position, with the potential to extend or convert to permanent as service demand grows. During early stages, certain system and administrative activities may be supported by international service teams until local volumes increase. Key Responsibilities Calibration & Technical Duties Perform calibration, verification, and functional testing of electronic test and measurement instruments in line with approved procedures and quality standards. Ensure full compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, internal quality systems, and traceability requirements. Prepare and maintain accurate calibration records, certificates, and associated documentation. Conduct basic troubleshooting and escalate technical issues when necessary. Lab Operations & Logistics Oversee daily laboratory operations, including receiving customer equipment and managing shipments. Coordinate packing, dispatch, and return of calibrated instruments. Collaborate with logistics partners to support smooth inbound and outbound equipment movements. Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration standards, inventory, and consumables. Cross-Functional Coordination Serve as the main point of contact for coordination with European depot teams and customer service functions. Provide operational insights on workload trends, turnaround time performance, and future capacity requirements. Customer Interaction Respond to basic customer queries related to calibration status, timelines, and documentation. Support a positive customer experience and maintain high service standards. What Makes This Role Unique Opportunity to contribute to the setup, development, and growth of a new UK calibration facility. High-ownership position with broad exposure to a wide range of electronic test and measurement equipment. Close collaboration with experienced international teams. Strong potential for the role to expand as business volumes increase. Ideal Candidate Profile This position is well suited to individuals who: Have at least 5 years' experience in the calibration industry, ideally with electrical or electronic test and measurement equipment. Are confident initially operating a "one-person setup" until additional hires are made. Qualifications & Skills UK-equivalent technical qualifications such as: HNC / HND in Electronics or Electrical Engineering BTEC Level 4/5 in a related engineering discipline Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field Experience in calibration, testing, servicing, or repair of electronic instruments. Experience with oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, SMUs, or RF equipment is highly desirable. Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and calibration quality systems (preferred). Please click apply now!
About the Role of Laboratory Technician: We are looking for either an experienced Laboratory Technician or an individual who has a keen interest in science and is willing to learn, as full training can be given. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager and, as part of a team of 6 Technicians, you will carry out routine laboratory analysis of alcoholic products and raw materials (chemical, microbiological click apply for full job details
May 06, 2026
Full time
About the Role of Laboratory Technician: We are looking for either an experienced Laboratory Technician or an individual who has a keen interest in science and is willing to learn, as full training can be given. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager and, as part of a team of 6 Technicians, you will carry out routine laboratory analysis of alcoholic products and raw materials (chemical, microbiological click apply for full job details
Full time Overall purpose: The Fellow will undertake research within the overall direction of the group to which they are assigned. The remit of the project will be agreed in discussion with the Group Leader, and you will make significant input into determining the direction of the project within a three-year lifespan. Main duties: To identify, develop and apply a broad range of techniques to pursue the research objectives. To present scientific work at seminars within the laboratory and at external meetings. To contribute to laboratory-wide discussions on developments within the field. To contribute to the overall preparation of research for publication and draft scientific papers. To contribute to the LMB's mission in the public engagement of science, and the translation of research findings into improvements in health care. To assist in the training of PhD students and other members of the LMB. Key responsibilities: To plan your own work and objectives on a 12-month basis and manage your experimental work within the project along with your Group Leader. To work with limited supervision to identify, develop, modify and apply the necessary techniques to achieve the goals of the project. To introduce and apply new techniques across a wide range of disciplines and to have the creativity and initiative to develop novel approaches and methods where required. To ensure the research is carried out in accordance with good practice and in compliance with local policies and legal requirements. To contribute to the smooth running of the group, including the effective use of resources, training of others and taking responsibility for use of communal facilities. To enhance your research and generic skills through a tailored development programme. Working relationships: You will report to the assigned Group Leader and will interact and collaborate with other postdoctoral scientists, research support staff and students, not only in your group, but also across the LMB and with external groups as necessary. Additional information: Training budget. UKRI training courses. External training and personal development courses. One-to-one training with your Group Leader and other scientists. This is a three-year training and development position for scientists of Black heritage who have completed their doctoral studies, or are due to complete within 6 months, are moving into a new research discipline and/or need to further develop their research skills. We support Fellows with a range of formal and on-the-job training, including: You will commit to undertaking the following: Developing and following a personal development plan. Attending training courses. Identifying additional training which will support you to develop your career. Corporate/Local responsibilities & requirements You must at all times carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the UKRI: Code of Conduct Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy Health and Safety policy Data Protection policy Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager. The above lists are not exhaustive and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post, the MRC and UKRI. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment. Person requirements Academic qualifications These should include a PhD in a relevant subject (or equivalent) or due to complete PhD within 6 months. Technical skills and expertise You will have experience of and ability to perform techniques relevant to the group you are hoping to join. It is advised that you speak to the Group Leader for information about specific skill areas required. Your application will be assessed using the following criteria: PhD in a relevant subject area or equivalent (assessed in your application) Track record of research - this will include achievements and contributions to published papers (assessed in your application and interview) Clear evidence of your capacity to learn new skills, and pick up new techniques quickly (assessed in your application and interview) Demonstrable scientific curiosity and motivation (assessed at interview) Demonstrable ambition for using this Fellowship as a springboard for your scientific career (assessed in your application and interview) Examples of being a team player with the ability to work with others in a collegiate and collaborative environment (assessed at interview) Ability to effectively communicate ideas and results to collaborators and present orally to different groups (assessed in your application and interview) Ability to effectively prioritise and work independently (assessed in your application and interview) Detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills (assessed at interview) Track record of research As above Other relevant evidence of your Commitment Originality Additional information When applying online it is essential that you upload: A completed application form Scientific CV Covering letter. See the dedicated webpage for detailed instructions about applying for the Rising Talent Fellowship, and a link to download the application form.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Full time Overall purpose: The Fellow will undertake research within the overall direction of the group to which they are assigned. The remit of the project will be agreed in discussion with the Group Leader, and you will make significant input into determining the direction of the project within a three-year lifespan. Main duties: To identify, develop and apply a broad range of techniques to pursue the research objectives. To present scientific work at seminars within the laboratory and at external meetings. To contribute to laboratory-wide discussions on developments within the field. To contribute to the overall preparation of research for publication and draft scientific papers. To contribute to the LMB's mission in the public engagement of science, and the translation of research findings into improvements in health care. To assist in the training of PhD students and other members of the LMB. Key responsibilities: To plan your own work and objectives on a 12-month basis and manage your experimental work within the project along with your Group Leader. To work with limited supervision to identify, develop, modify and apply the necessary techniques to achieve the goals of the project. To introduce and apply new techniques across a wide range of disciplines and to have the creativity and initiative to develop novel approaches and methods where required. To ensure the research is carried out in accordance with good practice and in compliance with local policies and legal requirements. To contribute to the smooth running of the group, including the effective use of resources, training of others and taking responsibility for use of communal facilities. To enhance your research and generic skills through a tailored development programme. Working relationships: You will report to the assigned Group Leader and will interact and collaborate with other postdoctoral scientists, research support staff and students, not only in your group, but also across the LMB and with external groups as necessary. Additional information: Training budget. UKRI training courses. External training and personal development courses. One-to-one training with your Group Leader and other scientists. This is a three-year training and development position for scientists of Black heritage who have completed their doctoral studies, or are due to complete within 6 months, are moving into a new research discipline and/or need to further develop their research skills. We support Fellows with a range of formal and on-the-job training, including: You will commit to undertaking the following: Developing and following a personal development plan. Attending training courses. Identifying additional training which will support you to develop your career. Corporate/Local responsibilities & requirements You must at all times carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the UKRI: Code of Conduct Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy Health and Safety policy Data Protection policy Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager. The above lists are not exhaustive and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post, the MRC and UKRI. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment. Person requirements Academic qualifications These should include a PhD in a relevant subject (or equivalent) or due to complete PhD within 6 months. Technical skills and expertise You will have experience of and ability to perform techniques relevant to the group you are hoping to join. It is advised that you speak to the Group Leader for information about specific skill areas required. Your application will be assessed using the following criteria: PhD in a relevant subject area or equivalent (assessed in your application) Track record of research - this will include achievements and contributions to published papers (assessed in your application and interview) Clear evidence of your capacity to learn new skills, and pick up new techniques quickly (assessed in your application and interview) Demonstrable scientific curiosity and motivation (assessed at interview) Demonstrable ambition for using this Fellowship as a springboard for your scientific career (assessed in your application and interview) Examples of being a team player with the ability to work with others in a collegiate and collaborative environment (assessed at interview) Ability to effectively communicate ideas and results to collaborators and present orally to different groups (assessed in your application and interview) Ability to effectively prioritise and work independently (assessed in your application and interview) Detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills (assessed at interview) Track record of research As above Other relevant evidence of your Commitment Originality Additional information When applying online it is essential that you upload: A completed application form Scientific CV Covering letter. See the dedicated webpage for detailed instructions about applying for the Rising Talent Fellowship, and a link to download the application form.
SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This is a direct-hire for an assigned project based in Goodwood, West Sussex, UK that requires onsite presence. If you're eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application. PURPOSE The Supplier Quality Engineer reports directly to the Shift Manager with a supporting line to the OEM Quality Department. The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for carrying out assessments to establish faults and quality processes and creating work instructions for Containment Teams. RESPONSIBILITIES Liaise with Customer Engineers/Suppliers on new project set up to ensure correct Test Plan and authorizations are received. Create a comprehensive Test Plan covering the full requirements of the job from start to finish covering ALL the task/responsibilities to be taken by the inspector. Ensure takt time assessment is completed on all parts and the correct cost matrix reference is allocated. Updating the OEM systems with all information required Use excellent communication skills to convey information effectively to the OEM customer and explain processes and procedures thoroughly to Inspectors and Supervisors. Ensure a clear and effective communication within the team, to SWJ staff and with the OEM Quality/Mfg support teams. Advise Customers' supervisors/team leaders clearly of all the relevant concerns identified during the ongoing evaluation activities Support the Group continuous improvement culture by supporting the team on creation of improvement suggestions and their implementation Assist in specific business activities as and when required. Any other duties for which the Supplier Quality Engineer holds the appropriate skills. As needed, cover the role of other Supplier Quality Engineers in their absence. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field Proven experience in Supplier or Quality Engineering within automotive or manufacturing Strong understanding of OEM systems, quality standards, and test plan development Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization REQUIRED SKILLS Supplier and OEM project coordination Test plan creation and execution Takt time and cost matrix assessment Strong verbal and written communication Problem solving and issue escalation PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs. Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices. FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE Location: Goodwood, West Sussex, UK Schedule: Mon - Fri, 40h hours/week Assignment Start: February 2026 DISCLAIMER This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind. SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
May 06, 2026
Full time
SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This is a direct-hire for an assigned project based in Goodwood, West Sussex, UK that requires onsite presence. If you're eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application. PURPOSE The Supplier Quality Engineer reports directly to the Shift Manager with a supporting line to the OEM Quality Department. The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for carrying out assessments to establish faults and quality processes and creating work instructions for Containment Teams. RESPONSIBILITIES Liaise with Customer Engineers/Suppliers on new project set up to ensure correct Test Plan and authorizations are received. Create a comprehensive Test Plan covering the full requirements of the job from start to finish covering ALL the task/responsibilities to be taken by the inspector. Ensure takt time assessment is completed on all parts and the correct cost matrix reference is allocated. Updating the OEM systems with all information required Use excellent communication skills to convey information effectively to the OEM customer and explain processes and procedures thoroughly to Inspectors and Supervisors. Ensure a clear and effective communication within the team, to SWJ staff and with the OEM Quality/Mfg support teams. Advise Customers' supervisors/team leaders clearly of all the relevant concerns identified during the ongoing evaluation activities Support the Group continuous improvement culture by supporting the team on creation of improvement suggestions and their implementation Assist in specific business activities as and when required. Any other duties for which the Supplier Quality Engineer holds the appropriate skills. As needed, cover the role of other Supplier Quality Engineers in their absence. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field Proven experience in Supplier or Quality Engineering within automotive or manufacturing Strong understanding of OEM systems, quality standards, and test plan development Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization REQUIRED SKILLS Supplier and OEM project coordination Test plan creation and execution Takt time and cost matrix assessment Strong verbal and written communication Problem solving and issue escalation PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs. Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices. FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE Location: Goodwood, West Sussex, UK Schedule: Mon - Fri, 40h hours/week Assignment Start: February 2026 DISCLAIMER This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind. SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Summary: The Laboratory Quality Analyst for Nijhuis Saur Industries in Stoke is responsible for ensuring the laboratory and Riventa business unit operate to the highest quality standards by managing accreditation compliance, internal and external audits, QA/QC processes, instrument calibration, data analysis, and documentation control. The role provides technical guidance to staff, supports method development, oversees customer satisfaction and performance metrics, leads accreditation audit representation, and manages non conformance investigations. It also involves collaborating with management and customers, producing performance reports, supporting routine and specialised testing, and maintaining ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 quality systems for both laboratory and manufactured parts environments. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with laboratory accreditation, regulatory standards and provide guidance to staff to ensure that quality policies, processes and procedures are established, current and adhered to by all laboratory staff. Oversee laboratory internal audit processes, external proficiency testing programs, document control systems, competency assessment, training, and other quality processes. Support the development of instrument techniques, ensuring adequate calibrations and QC are in place. Monitor customer satisfaction and performance metrics of the laboratory. Liaise with management throughout the business as well as customers when reporting on quality and statistical data. Oversee the Riventa business unit quality system including manufactured parts QA/QC process, calibration of temperature probes to approved methods, warranty, repair and returns process for Riventa parts. Maintain a quality management system for Riventa. Work to the global NSI ISO 9001 accredited quality management system. Work to the NSI WTL ISO 17025 accredited quality management system. Manage, document and audit the Riventa incoming and assembled products/parts testing and acceptance QA/QC process at the Stoke facility, in collaboration with the Riventa team. Manage, document and audit the Riventa temperature and pressure probe calibration process to relevant standards. Conduct lab testing to high standards through busy periods or during periods of absence of Laboratory Analyst or Develop Analysts. Audit the analytical performance of the analysts, content of laboratory methodology and documentation to ensure compliance with the quality system. Represent the laboratory during annual accreditation audits. Oversee the laboratories non conformance log to ensure its appropriate use and investigations are completed in full, with appropriate actions. Analyse data, identify trends, monitor prevention and correction of quality deviations, and develop reports for management utilising regulatory knowledge, technical knowledge and laboratory experience. To provide quality support to the laboratory for routine testing when required as well as providing quality support to the Technical Development Scientist and the wider technical team with specialised testing and the growth of these methods. Report periodically to management, customers on the quality performance of the laboratory. Presenting data to stakeholders on laboratory performance statistics. Support the creation and reviewing of validation reports for new and current tests. Perform Uncertainty of Measurement calculations when required. This is not a fully comprehensive list of responsibilities, and other duties will be expected to be completed within the limits of the position. Required Skills/Qualifications (Essential): Knowledge and experience of quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 and quality improvement tools and techniques Knowledge and experience of UKAS accreditation and audits is advantageous. Experienced in the auditing of quality systems and laboratory testing procedures. Experience working with a QC process for manufactured parts. Working knowledge of accreditation standards, practices, and guidelines sufficient to advise and guide the laboratory manager and laboratory team as they implement new methodology and maintain accreditation. Working knowledge of computer and analytical software programs sufficient for the evaluation of electronic data, data interpretation, and report development (A good understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite would be advantageous). Experience working with LIMS. Excellent organisational skills allowing the coordination of multi faceted QA activities. Experience in performing data analysis such as uncertainty of measurement. Working experience of overseeing the development of new analytical techniques. Good awareness of all HSE aspects in a laboratory environment (i.e., COSHH, RA). Required Skills/Qualifications (Desirable): Degree/HND in Biochemistry/Chemistry or related science (Highly Desirable) Consideration will be given to applicants with Certifications in Quality (Highly Desirable) Consideration will be given to those candidates with 2 years' experience in a similar position (Highly desirable) Knowledge and/or previous experience of GC FID, Ion chromatography, FT IR, wet chemistry, spectrophotometry experience of water, wastewater, cooling water and boiler water in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, food & beverage industries (Highly desirable). Working for us means: The salary is between £33,000 & £38,000 per year, depending on your professional experience. Hours of Work - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Holidays - 25 days + 8 statutory days (pro-rata) Probationary Period - 6 months. Pension - Can join immediately or auto enrolled after 3 months - Employee 5% and Employer 5% via salary sacrifice. Eligible to join Private Healthcare after successfully completing probation. Enrolled in Group Income Protection and Death in Service (4 x basic salary) upon commencement of employment. Notice - 1 Week during probation, increasing to 1 months thereafter. Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are committed to maintaining Environmental & Social Impact goals: To reach Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040. To continuously meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, maintaining B Corp Certification. To be a socially responsible company creating a positive impact to all stakeholders including workers, communities, customers, and our planet. Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment in line with the Equality Act 2010.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Summary: The Laboratory Quality Analyst for Nijhuis Saur Industries in Stoke is responsible for ensuring the laboratory and Riventa business unit operate to the highest quality standards by managing accreditation compliance, internal and external audits, QA/QC processes, instrument calibration, data analysis, and documentation control. The role provides technical guidance to staff, supports method development, oversees customer satisfaction and performance metrics, leads accreditation audit representation, and manages non conformance investigations. It also involves collaborating with management and customers, producing performance reports, supporting routine and specialised testing, and maintaining ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 quality systems for both laboratory and manufactured parts environments. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with laboratory accreditation, regulatory standards and provide guidance to staff to ensure that quality policies, processes and procedures are established, current and adhered to by all laboratory staff. Oversee laboratory internal audit processes, external proficiency testing programs, document control systems, competency assessment, training, and other quality processes. Support the development of instrument techniques, ensuring adequate calibrations and QC are in place. Monitor customer satisfaction and performance metrics of the laboratory. Liaise with management throughout the business as well as customers when reporting on quality and statistical data. Oversee the Riventa business unit quality system including manufactured parts QA/QC process, calibration of temperature probes to approved methods, warranty, repair and returns process for Riventa parts. Maintain a quality management system for Riventa. Work to the global NSI ISO 9001 accredited quality management system. Work to the NSI WTL ISO 17025 accredited quality management system. Manage, document and audit the Riventa incoming and assembled products/parts testing and acceptance QA/QC process at the Stoke facility, in collaboration with the Riventa team. Manage, document and audit the Riventa temperature and pressure probe calibration process to relevant standards. Conduct lab testing to high standards through busy periods or during periods of absence of Laboratory Analyst or Develop Analysts. Audit the analytical performance of the analysts, content of laboratory methodology and documentation to ensure compliance with the quality system. Represent the laboratory during annual accreditation audits. Oversee the laboratories non conformance log to ensure its appropriate use and investigations are completed in full, with appropriate actions. Analyse data, identify trends, monitor prevention and correction of quality deviations, and develop reports for management utilising regulatory knowledge, technical knowledge and laboratory experience. To provide quality support to the laboratory for routine testing when required as well as providing quality support to the Technical Development Scientist and the wider technical team with specialised testing and the growth of these methods. Report periodically to management, customers on the quality performance of the laboratory. Presenting data to stakeholders on laboratory performance statistics. Support the creation and reviewing of validation reports for new and current tests. Perform Uncertainty of Measurement calculations when required. This is not a fully comprehensive list of responsibilities, and other duties will be expected to be completed within the limits of the position. Required Skills/Qualifications (Essential): Knowledge and experience of quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 and quality improvement tools and techniques Knowledge and experience of UKAS accreditation and audits is advantageous. Experienced in the auditing of quality systems and laboratory testing procedures. Experience working with a QC process for manufactured parts. Working knowledge of accreditation standards, practices, and guidelines sufficient to advise and guide the laboratory manager and laboratory team as they implement new methodology and maintain accreditation. Working knowledge of computer and analytical software programs sufficient for the evaluation of electronic data, data interpretation, and report development (A good understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite would be advantageous). Experience working with LIMS. Excellent organisational skills allowing the coordination of multi faceted QA activities. Experience in performing data analysis such as uncertainty of measurement. Working experience of overseeing the development of new analytical techniques. Good awareness of all HSE aspects in a laboratory environment (i.e., COSHH, RA). Required Skills/Qualifications (Desirable): Degree/HND in Biochemistry/Chemistry or related science (Highly Desirable) Consideration will be given to applicants with Certifications in Quality (Highly Desirable) Consideration will be given to those candidates with 2 years' experience in a similar position (Highly desirable) Knowledge and/or previous experience of GC FID, Ion chromatography, FT IR, wet chemistry, spectrophotometry experience of water, wastewater, cooling water and boiler water in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, food & beverage industries (Highly desirable). Working for us means: The salary is between £33,000 & £38,000 per year, depending on your professional experience. Hours of Work - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Holidays - 25 days + 8 statutory days (pro-rata) Probationary Period - 6 months. Pension - Can join immediately or auto enrolled after 3 months - Employee 5% and Employer 5% via salary sacrifice. Eligible to join Private Healthcare after successfully completing probation. Enrolled in Group Income Protection and Death in Service (4 x basic salary) upon commencement of employment. Notice - 1 Week during probation, increasing to 1 months thereafter. Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are committed to maintaining Environmental & Social Impact goals: To reach Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040. To continuously meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, maintaining B Corp Certification. To be a socially responsible company creating a positive impact to all stakeholders including workers, communities, customers, and our planet. Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Evaluation Programme Manager Salary: £46,743 per annum Hours: Full time or Part time (minimum 22.2 hours per week) Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months) Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire or Polaris House, Wiltshire or Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington or the UK Astronomy Technology Centre, Edinburgh Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers, and business support teams explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it's sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society. Come and discover how much you can achieve when you're surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity. About STFC As part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) develops and exploits frontier research in particle physics, astronomy, nuclear physics and space science through activities at UK universities and its own national laboratories, working internationally through a range of long-term collaborative research projects. STFC also builds and operates many of the UK's largest multi-disciplinary research facilities at our research and innovation campuses. Our Strategy, Planning and Communications (SPC) Directorate brings together the essential functions that are needed to help shape, communicate and monitor progress against STFC's strategic plans. Our role is to enable the organisation to determine its strategic direction and translate this into a coherent set of plans, communicating these across the organisation. In SPC, open communication and mutual support are encouraged. We are always looking to build positive change in our Directorate: our teams cultivate a safe environment and are ambitious in our actions to challenge inequities when we find them. About the role We are looking for two Evaluation Programme Managers who will be involved in getting hands on with some of our most exciting and high profile projects by running key evaluation and analysis projects in STFC's evaluation programme. This will include designing and delivering robust evaluations to demonstrate the impact of STFC's activities, ensuring evaluations are delivered in accordance with best practice in evaluation methodology, and that findings are useful to key stakeholders in UKRI and across Government. The post holder/s will lead projects across STFC's remit, mainly focusing on large scale programmes or facilities such as the National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) and the European Council for Nuclear Research (CERN). The post holder/s will work closely with senior management and with staff at various levels in STFC, across wider UKRI and externally. External stakeholders include Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), other Government Departments, universities and industry. About you For these posts, we are looking for someone with the ability to think strategically and be committed to continuous organisational improvement. Someone who can influence and make changes when appropriate, and the capability to make effective decisions independently. Previous analytical experience is required to successfully undertake these roles. We are also looking for core and transferable proficiencies and abilities which will enable candidates to develop into the roles, and supported by training, adapt and grow your skills as needs change. We are looking for people who can lead our projects and work effectively with other evaluation experts, including appointed evaluation contractors, to design and implement suitable and robust evaluations to deliver reliable evidence that can advise policy. This will involve work to develop monitoring frameworks, theories of change, logic models, surveys, interviews and methodologies to assess the impact of our work. Person Specification The below criteria will be assessed at shortlisting (S), interview (I) or both (S&I): A relevant degree or equivalent work experience in a STEM subject or a subject such as social sciences, economics, mathematics, or other numerate subjects. (S) Experience in delivering robust quantitative and qualitative analysis, ideally in the context of evaluating funding or policy interventions, including steps taken to ensure it was robust. (S&I) Proficient at developing, influencing and executing strategic plans with sound judgement; able to set priorities, allocate resources and drive initiatives aligned with organisational goals. (S&I) Demonstrate the ability to make well informed decisions, seek opportunities, and articulate a vision to others; provide direction and motivation and lead in the delivery of complex activities and/or team responsibilities including with external stakeholders. (S&I) Excellent written and oral communication skills with keen attention to detail; ability to develop and deliver well-structured, clearly articulated professional documents and presentations for a range of internal and external audiences. (S&I) Ability to plan and prioritise work and that of others to implement frameworks or new procedures to deliver successful outcomes; respond flexibly to changing requirements as required. (S&I) Capable of working collaboratively to identify challenges, develop creative solutions and implement changes within a team setting; able to lead the successful delivery of activities internally and externally. (S&I) Additional Information To apply for this position, please submit a CV and a covering letter in which you describe your motivations for applying and how you meet the criteria in the person specification. You are advised to write no more than 3 pages, and applications without a covering letter will be excluded from shortlisting. CVs should be no more than 3 pages long. Candidates may have backgrounds in research, industry, the third sector or many others, including considering returning to work from a career break, health change or caring responsibility. The perspective candidates bring from these personal and career paths will have value in the role, so please tell us about the experiences you have had that could contribute to this role and your future career when addressing the criteria in your covering letter. We offer flexible working arrangements and expect this role to operate in a hybrid working model with time spent working at home and in the office. The post holder will work with colleagues across all STFC's sites and will be based at one of the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (Harwell, Oxfordshire), Polaris House (Swindon, Wiltshire), Daresbury Laboratory (Warrington) or the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (Edinburgh). There will be occasional travel between STFC sites with the costs covered by us. The post is available as full time, part-time or job-share. Applicants should be open as to their desired working pattern when they apply. Please contact , FAO the recruiting manager if you have any questions, including working patterns and travel requirements. We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Whatever our role, we have the freedom to explore, learn and connect, as part of a community that loves to share knowledge and support one another. As one of Europe's largest research organisations, this is a place where there's always something new to learn - about the world around us, about your career, but most of all, about yourself. Join us and discover what's possible. STFC values their employees by offering a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days' annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays, flexible working hours, exceptional average salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies and a subsidised restaurant. Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit or contact .
May 05, 2026
Full time
Evaluation Programme Manager Salary: £46,743 per annum Hours: Full time or Part time (minimum 22.2 hours per week) Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months) Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire or Polaris House, Wiltshire or Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington or the UK Astronomy Technology Centre, Edinburgh Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers, and business support teams explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it's sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society. Come and discover how much you can achieve when you're surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity. About STFC As part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) develops and exploits frontier research in particle physics, astronomy, nuclear physics and space science through activities at UK universities and its own national laboratories, working internationally through a range of long-term collaborative research projects. STFC also builds and operates many of the UK's largest multi-disciplinary research facilities at our research and innovation campuses. Our Strategy, Planning and Communications (SPC) Directorate brings together the essential functions that are needed to help shape, communicate and monitor progress against STFC's strategic plans. Our role is to enable the organisation to determine its strategic direction and translate this into a coherent set of plans, communicating these across the organisation. In SPC, open communication and mutual support are encouraged. We are always looking to build positive change in our Directorate: our teams cultivate a safe environment and are ambitious in our actions to challenge inequities when we find them. About the role We are looking for two Evaluation Programme Managers who will be involved in getting hands on with some of our most exciting and high profile projects by running key evaluation and analysis projects in STFC's evaluation programme. This will include designing and delivering robust evaluations to demonstrate the impact of STFC's activities, ensuring evaluations are delivered in accordance with best practice in evaluation methodology, and that findings are useful to key stakeholders in UKRI and across Government. The post holder/s will lead projects across STFC's remit, mainly focusing on large scale programmes or facilities such as the National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) and the European Council for Nuclear Research (CERN). The post holder/s will work closely with senior management and with staff at various levels in STFC, across wider UKRI and externally. External stakeholders include Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), other Government Departments, universities and industry. About you For these posts, we are looking for someone with the ability to think strategically and be committed to continuous organisational improvement. Someone who can influence and make changes when appropriate, and the capability to make effective decisions independently. Previous analytical experience is required to successfully undertake these roles. We are also looking for core and transferable proficiencies and abilities which will enable candidates to develop into the roles, and supported by training, adapt and grow your skills as needs change. We are looking for people who can lead our projects and work effectively with other evaluation experts, including appointed evaluation contractors, to design and implement suitable and robust evaluations to deliver reliable evidence that can advise policy. This will involve work to develop monitoring frameworks, theories of change, logic models, surveys, interviews and methodologies to assess the impact of our work. Person Specification The below criteria will be assessed at shortlisting (S), interview (I) or both (S&I): A relevant degree or equivalent work experience in a STEM subject or a subject such as social sciences, economics, mathematics, or other numerate subjects. (S) Experience in delivering robust quantitative and qualitative analysis, ideally in the context of evaluating funding or policy interventions, including steps taken to ensure it was robust. (S&I) Proficient at developing, influencing and executing strategic plans with sound judgement; able to set priorities, allocate resources and drive initiatives aligned with organisational goals. (S&I) Demonstrate the ability to make well informed decisions, seek opportunities, and articulate a vision to others; provide direction and motivation and lead in the delivery of complex activities and/or team responsibilities including with external stakeholders. (S&I) Excellent written and oral communication skills with keen attention to detail; ability to develop and deliver well-structured, clearly articulated professional documents and presentations for a range of internal and external audiences. (S&I) Ability to plan and prioritise work and that of others to implement frameworks or new procedures to deliver successful outcomes; respond flexibly to changing requirements as required. (S&I) Capable of working collaboratively to identify challenges, develop creative solutions and implement changes within a team setting; able to lead the successful delivery of activities internally and externally. (S&I) Additional Information To apply for this position, please submit a CV and a covering letter in which you describe your motivations for applying and how you meet the criteria in the person specification. You are advised to write no more than 3 pages, and applications without a covering letter will be excluded from shortlisting. CVs should be no more than 3 pages long. Candidates may have backgrounds in research, industry, the third sector or many others, including considering returning to work from a career break, health change or caring responsibility. The perspective candidates bring from these personal and career paths will have value in the role, so please tell us about the experiences you have had that could contribute to this role and your future career when addressing the criteria in your covering letter. We offer flexible working arrangements and expect this role to operate in a hybrid working model with time spent working at home and in the office. The post holder will work with colleagues across all STFC's sites and will be based at one of the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (Harwell, Oxfordshire), Polaris House (Swindon, Wiltshire), Daresbury Laboratory (Warrington) or the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (Edinburgh). There will be occasional travel between STFC sites with the costs covered by us. The post is available as full time, part-time or job-share. Applicants should be open as to their desired working pattern when they apply. Please contact , FAO the recruiting manager if you have any questions, including working patterns and travel requirements. We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Whatever our role, we have the freedom to explore, learn and connect, as part of a community that loves to share knowledge and support one another. As one of Europe's largest research organisations, this is a place where there's always something new to learn - about the world around us, about your career, but most of all, about yourself. Join us and discover what's possible. STFC values their employees by offering a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days' annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays, flexible working hours, exceptional average salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies and a subsidised restaurant. Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit or contact .
