Colas Continental Bitumen UK is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor for our Avonmouth Depot. This facility imports, stores, blends, and supplies bitumen to a diverse clientele within the construction industry. This pivotal role focuses on the efficient operation of our onsite laboratory and the effective management of laboratory personnel. Reporting directly to the Terminal Manager, the Laboratory Supervisor will oversee the daily operations of the lab, ensuring a clean, tidy, and safe environment while adhering to all company policies and statutory regulations. In this role, you will manage resources and workflow within the laboratory, prioritizing tasks and ensuring that all stakeholder requirements are met. Additionally, the Laboratory Supervisor will be responsible for maintaining the business's quality control standards in alignment with the Integrated Management System.

Responsibilities

• The Laboratory Supervisor will ensure the safe operation of the laboratory and the well-being of all laboratory staff.
• You will be responsible for managing Risk and COSHH assessments, maintaining policies and statutory regulations, and reporting any near misses or incidents.
• As a leader, you will train and mentor your team, allocating workloads based on project priorities.
• You will also manage stock levels and budgets, overseeing waste management in collaboration with the Terminal Manager and implementing LEAN principles.
• Furthermore, you will ensure that the Quality Plan is executed effectively, providing guidance to lab staff on meeting requirements, and ensuring that all quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) records are accurately maintained and addressed promptly.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, along with IOSH Managing Safely certification, supervisory experience, and a background in QC testing and QA procedures. You should demonstrate excellent organizational skills, a keen attention to detail, and a meticulous approach to your work, including the ability to write detailed reports. While a driving license and personal transport are preferred due to the location, they are not essential.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science
• IOSH Managing Safely certification
• Supervisory experience
• Background in QC testing and QA procedures
• Excellent organizational skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to write detailed reports
• Driving license and personal transport (preferred but not essential)

Pay range and compensation package

Here at Colas Group, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

• A salary of £33,500 to £38,500 per annum
• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
• 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Ongoing personal/professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

Equal Opportunity Statement

As a business, we hold three core values: Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We are committed to Caring for our colleagues, promoting equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders. We harness a productive environment where talents are being fully utilized and organizational goals are met, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity. Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.