Deputy Lab Manager

Who we are

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. Our main business line Tradebe Environmental Services is an international leader focused on recycling, energy recovery and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way. We provide services to the entire industrial complex with high safety and quality standards.

Tradebe Inutec has supported the UK's decommissioning mission for 35 years and we continue to develop new treatment and processing solutions to help our customers tackle challenging wastes in a way that benefits our customers and the environment.
At our Winfrith nuclear licensed site, we have the most extensive UK & overseas authorisations and safety case of any UK commercial company. Our suitably qualified & experienced personnel provide unrivalled insight and practical experience for radioactive waste treatment services ranging from radiochemistry, treatment, encapsulation, size reduction, incineration, through to disposal. This gives us unparalleled scope and ability to provide innovative and integrated solutions to complex waste projects.

Position: Deputy Lab Manager

Location:44 Ukaea Winfrith Site, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester DT2 8WQ

We Offer

• Salary £38000-£41000
• Annual bonus
• Contributory Pension??
• Access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre.

The Role

• To act as the supervisor for the Analytical Chemistry team and the Deputy for the Lab Manager. To perform chemical and radiochemical analyses and supporting efficient operations in the laboratories with an extended experience and knowledge of analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• To provide management with information to support bidding and project work and to lead on timely delivery regarding forward planning.
• To ensure that all labs are equipped to deliver and ensure that all consumables are at always required levels.
• Ensure instrument performance checks have been completed.
• Data interpretation & Data entry into analysis spreadsheet for checking
• Check analysis spreadsheet/lab notebooks prepared by others.
• Ensure QA checks are carried out and recorded.
• Ensure laboratory notebooks are maintained up to date.
• Identify, implement, and comply with applicable security, safety, health, environmental, quality, company procedures / policy, legislative and regulatory requirements.

The Person

Essential skills and qualification

• Degree or equivalent in Chemistry.
• First line management or supervision experience, minimum of 5 years' Laboratory experience
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal skills with good presentation skills.
• Budget management

Desirable Skills

• Professional membership or accreditation in a science discipline or working towards it
• Knowledge of the waste industry
• Working to the requirements of BS EN ISO/IEC 17025