Laboratory Manager

About Bureau Veritas:

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification services. Founded in 1828, the group has in excess of 82,000 employees in 1,400 sites located in 140 countries. Bureau Veritas provides high quality data to accurately assess the quantity and quality of a wide range of commodities as they move through global supply chains. Providing inspections and laboratory testing services ​for all Oil & Petrochemicals and all Coal products

The Role:

We are seeking applicants for the position of a Laboratory Manager in Blackwater. The position will be working closely with Business Unit Manager to manage the operation, ensuring that the business performs at an optimal level to exceed our customers’ expectations.

In the role you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Day to day operations
• Monthly costings and invoicing
• Maintain consumable stock levels
• Perform Equipment maintenance and Calibrations
• Conduct QHSE training and toolbox talks as required
• Coordinate and manage the workflow, meeting customers’ expectations
• Plan, write and deliver training programs for employees, trainees and lower technical levels
• Perform and supervise a range of routine test work within set guidelines and priorities
• Be the main liaison with existing clients to ensure client expectations are maintained
• Supervise and lead a team.
• Maintain/update work/accommodation rosters
• Support and drive the team to achieve daily production targets. 
• Support and assist in on-the-job training of your team. 
• Assist in reviewing processes to improve safety, quality, and productivity. 
• Assist with Non-conformance processing and Root Cause analysis.
• Perform internal audits

 To be successful in this position you will have: 

• In depth knowledge of ISO 17025
• A good working knowledge of laboratory procedures & sampling techniques.
• Understanding and implementation of quality control / assurance procedures.
• Understanding and implementation of occupational, health, safety and environmental principles and procedures.
• Ability to manage a large number of staff in the daily operation of a mining laboratory environment.
• Proactively manage staff in a ‘hands on’ manner.
• Demonstrated ability to organize structured competency-based training programs
• Able to work unsupervised either individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, in accordance with manager’s general work priority guidelines.
• Ability to motivate others to achieve desired outcomes.

The Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as: 

• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform 
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s 
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal
• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve.

Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.