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Technical Manager (Calibration / Quality)

Leeds
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Technical Manager (Calibration / Quality)
£50,000 - £55,000 + Progression + Hybrid + Car + 33 Days Holiday + 18% Pension + Benefits
Leeds, Yorkshire

Are you a Technical, Quality or Calibration Manager looking for a highly responsible role where you will be working directly alongside the Managing Director with scope for further progression into man-management?

Do you want to work for a highly respected, international business who are leaders in their technical niche of engineering?

In this role you will be responsible for managing and updating both the ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 systems. This is a highly autonomous role and you'll be working from home 3-4 days a week, with visits to a Leeds-based office. The role will develop into a leadership position once the systems are updated and running - potentially 2-4 years time.

This company are a global powerhouse manufacturer of test equipment. The brand can be found across Automotive, Motorsport, Aerospace, Metallurgy, Metrology, Chemical, Oil, Gas and many, many other sectors. They're headquartered in America, with this wing being responsible for Service, Installation and Calibration of equipment across the UK. Onto a bright future, they are looking to expand their technical team.

This role would suit a Technical, Calibration or Quality Manager looking for a highly autonomous, hybrid position that offers responsibility and direct progression to senior positions.

The Role:

Maintaining and updating ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 accreditation
Focusing on Metrology and Calibration Services
Hybrid working, with 3-4 days a week at home
Progression opportunities into people management positions
Able to commute to a Leeds-based office 1-2 days a weekThe Person:

Technical, Quality or Calibration Manager
ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 backgroundJob Reference BBBH19364ac

Quality, Engineer, Manager, Technical, Engineer, ISO, 9001, ISO9001, Calibration, Lab, ISO17025, 17025, Laboratory, Calibration, UKAS, Automotive, Metallurgy, Metrology, Leeds, Bradford, York

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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