Quality Manager

Quality Manager - Bretby

Are you interested in quality management and laboratory accreditation? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Quality Manager, playing a vital role in supporting SOCOTEC's continued success.

As SOCOTEC grows, so do our teams. We're looking for a dedicated Quality Manager to join our Environmental Science division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are seeking a proactive, reliable, and flexible Quality Manager to join our team at Bretby. In this role, you'll need the confidence to work independently, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team. A background in chemistry and laboratory operations, along with knowledge of UKAS 17025 accreditation and MCerts standards, is essential to thrive in this position.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Leading and managing day-to-day quality functions, ensuring the Management System supporting UKAS accreditation 17025 and all applicable MCerts is established, implemented, maintained, and compliant with all clauses

• Audit scheduling and planning, undertaking management system audits and assisting with technical audits within the labs, while leading UKAS, customer, and other external audits

• Managing quality control, customer complaints, and internal NCRs, ensuring all issues raised from audits are resolved in a timely manner in conjunction with appropriate Business Unit representatives

• Convening management reviews and leading monthly Quality meetings with business units, focusing on trends and closing out actions generated from the meetings

• Minimum of 5 years' quality experience
• Internal auditing experience and training
• Proven and demonstrable track record of success in a Quality role
• A thorough understanding of Chemistry and Laboratory terminologies and approaches

Why SOCOTEC?

Join a thriving community of over 2,000 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. At SOCOTEC UK, we're not just delivering services - we're shaping the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation.

 

What sets us apart? Our people. We've built our reputation on attracting exceptional talent like you and empowering them to deliver excellence at every turn. Our comprehensive range of TIC services means you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects that truly matter.

 

In this role, you won't just be another employee - you'll be a key player in our continued success story. Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of building a safer, more sustainable world, while you grow your career alongside some of the industry's finest professionals.

 

Your Career, Your Way

Build a traditional career path or explore opportunities across multiple disciplines - all within SOCOTEC. Your choice, your direction.

 

Work Your Way

Local, national, or global projects. Office-based, remote, or hybrid. We offer the flexibility that empowers you to perform at your best.

 

Committed to Your Growth

From day one, you'll have access to comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs. We support every step of your professional journey. #YouGrowWeGrow

 

Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.