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We keep things simple, personal and practical, offering tailored solutions and responsive support through our network of regional laboratories. With years of industry experience behind us, we help clients get the answers they need, make smart decisions and keep projects moving - all while sweating the small stuff so they don’t have to.\nWe're filthy and we're proud of it\nPart of the Celnor Group\n Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.\nWhile each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.\nJob details\n We are looking for an experienced and motivated Laboratory co-ordinator to join our team at Chemtech Environmental.\nWorking closely with the Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of your laboratory section, ensuring analytical services are delivered to the highest standards, within agreed deadlines.\nThis is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical laboratory analysis with team supervision, staff development, quality management and operational planning.\nYou will play a key role in maintaining laboratory performance, supporting continuous improvement and ensuring the team has the training, equipment and resources needed to deliver accurate and reliable results.\nWhat you will do\nLaboratory Operations & Team Management\nPlan, organise and monitor daily workloads to ensure laboratory deadlines are achieved.\nSupervise and support Senior Chemists, Chemists and Laboratory Technicians, including day-to-day people management.\nLead by example, promoting a positive, productive and supportive working environment.\nWork closely with other laboratory departments to ensure effective communication and workflow.\nMonitor stock levels, liaise with suppliers and coordinate ordering of laboratory consumables.\nEnsure good housekeeping and compliance with laboratory procedures.\nOversee staff timesheets and relevant administrative task\nLaboratory Analysis & Technical Support\nUndertake sample preparation and chemical analysis when required.Maintain and update laboratory worklists to ensure accurate tracking of samples and results.\nProvide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to the laboratory team.\nIdentify opportunities to improve analytical methods, efficiency and laboratory processes.\nSupport method development and continuous improvement initiatives.\nTraining & Development\nDevelop and coordinate training plans for Chemists and Laboratory Technicians.\nDeliver practical training and technical guidance to team members.\nEnsure training records are maintained and kept up to date.\nIdentify individual development needs and support ongoing technical progression within the team.\n Quality & Compliance\nMaintain high standards of quality across all laboratory activities.\nAttend monthly quality meetings, reporting on performance and communicating updates to the team.\nEnsure laboratory records, daily checks and quality documentation are completed accurately.\nCoordinate and undertake Non-Conforming Work Report (NWR) investigations, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are completed.\nMonitor internal Analytical Quality Control (AQC) results against acceptance criteria and maintain relevant quality control charts.\nInvestigate AQC failures and support the implementation of corrective actions.\nCoordinate the preparation and analysis of external Proficiency Testing (PT) samples.\nInvestigate and report on PT failures where required.\nSupport the laboratory in maintaining relevant quality and accreditation standards.\nEquipment & Maintenance\nOversee routine equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration.\nEnsure equipment servicing and calibration are completed in line with laboratory schedules.\nSupport the team in resolving technical equipment issues to minimise disruption to laboratory operations.\nWho you are\nEssential experience and skills:\nA BSc in Chemistry or a related scientific subject, or an equivalent qualification.\nA minimum of 2 years' hands-on experience in chemical analysis.\nGood understanding of analytical chemistry techniques, particularly inorganic analysis.\nStrong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, motivate and develop laboratory staff.\n Benefits\n25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - and it increases the longer you stick around.\nPerformance bonus- win together, celebrate together.\nFree on-site parking, because the only thing you should be hunting for at work is results, not a parking space.\nHealth and wellbeing programme to help keep both mind and body in good working order.\nLife insurance (2x salary) for a little extra peace of mind.\nReferral bonus of £1,000 if you bring great people into the team.\nSick pay and enhanced maternity & paternity pay to support you when life happens.\nChristmas shutdown, giving you proper time to switch off, relax and enjoy the festive season.\n.\n Important information\nCelnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. 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