Asbestos Lab Analyst

Company Overview Our client is a prominent and UKAS accredited asbestos consultancy known for providing expert advice and services throughout the UK. This company is now looking for an enthusiastic and committed Asbestos Lab Analyst/Manager based around the Birmingham area. The ideal applicant will hold the P401 certification and will possess extensive laboratory experience carrying out and supervising asbestos sampling and analysis. Applications will also be considered from asbestos lab analysts who are looking to develop into a supervisor/management role. Consideration will be given to applications from Tamworth, Coventry, Stourbridge, Solihull. Qualifications & Experience The individual must have attained the P401 qualification, although additional qualification would be beneficial. Must have good formal education. Must come from a supervisory and management background. Must have some experience in equipment validation, maintenance and calibration. Must come from a strong technical, quality, audits, laboratory and management background. Must have good communication skills both written and verbal. Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office. Must have extensive experience working within this role, in a laboratory environment and within the asbestos parameter. Key Responsibilities Carrying out asbestos sampling and analysis duties, checking for fibre content. Overseeing the laboratory team and ensuring that they carry out the work effectively. Overseeing reception and logging of samples. Getting involved with continuous improvements within the department. Monitoring work carried out and maintaining stocks with regards to materials, etc. Dealing with UKAS accreditation. Liaising with clients regarding samples from sites. Controlling and managing internal Quality Control slide checks – ensuring that slides are read and forwarded and using the database system appropriately. Carrying out audit checks. Checking analytical reports for accuracy. Ensuring that the quality systems are carried out in accordance with the company’s procedures and policies. Building and maintaining a good rapport with the company’s mixed portfolio of clients. Tending to staff and ensuring that they carry out the work effectively and within timeline. Ideally, the post‑holder must be focused, flexible, have good attention to detail and must have the aptitude to run the department well. Benefits In return, this company offers a competitive salary, depending on expertise and aspiration, along with other benefits. Future Select are the leading market supplier for recruitment in the Asbestos industry; we work with the best clients & candidates and supply the majority of permanent jobs in the asbestos market. We have a large dedicated team, with over 25 years combined industry experience within Asbestos recruitment specifically geared to dealing with Asbestos Surveyors/Analysts/Lab Technicians, Administrators, Project/Regional/Technical/Quality/Training/Sales Managers through to Director level for both Consultancy & Removal. We have intrinsic knowledge of the marketplace, as well as respecting candidates/clients confidentiality in this close‑knit market sector. We are also interested in anyone with p401/p402/p403/p404/p404 or s301 CCP. We are inundated with applications; we will endeavour to get back in touch, however if you have applied to Future Select and you have not heard from us after a week, on this occasion, you will not have been successful. Your details will be saved on our system and you will be contacted in the future if a vacancy matches your skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr