Laboratory Testing Co-Ordinator

Purpose of Position

Reponsible for: 

To serve as a pivotal link within the technical team, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and execution of laboratory testing activities to meet project and customer requirements efficiently. The role facilitates planning, organisation, and management of testing projects from initiation to completion, acting as a central point of contact between Coating Engineers, Technical Manager, supply chain, test facilities, and relevant stakeholders. 

Major Responsibilities 

Remit & Responsibilities:

1. Take ownership of all laboratory testing coordination activities to ensure products and services meet business and customer requirements.
2. Receive testing requirements from Coating Engineers and issue to test facilities for pricing and quotations.
3. Interface with test facilities and CRC Evans Supply Chain to ensure timely and correct issuance of purchase orders.
4. Monitor testing progress, ensuring Coating Engineers receive timely test results and escalate time constraints or test failures when necessary.
5. Assist with the logistics of test pipes and samples, coordinating with test facilities and CRC Evans logistics to schedule deliveries.
6. Assist Coating Engineers with documentation and control of testing records.
7. Provide reports to clients and the Project Delivery Manager as required.
8. Coordinate project testing tasks, schedules, and resources to ensure timely completion of deliverables, including creating plans, timelines while monitoring progress against deadlines.
9. Be familiar with and adhere to all PT/Site QHSE project-related procedures.
10. Carry out duties safely and efficiently in line with Company QHSE policies, reporting any unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or incidents in the workplace.
11. Perform all duties in line with the Schedule of Management Authorities.
12. Undertake other tasks as required to support evolving business needs. 

Health, Safety and Environmental

Responsibilities: 

1. All employees have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others affected by their actions at work.
2. Employees must conduct assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and comply with all Health, Safety & Environmental rules, policy, procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
3. Employees must co-operate with management and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal obligations.
4. Employees must follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training provided by the company and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk and inform your line manager about any shortcomings you identify within your health and safety arrangements. 

Requirements

Job Specific Education Required: 

Essential: 

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) 

Desirable: 

• Completed coursework in project management and business administration

Work Experience Required: 

Essential: 

• Experience in a Project Coordinator or Project Planning role.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team. 

Desirable: 

• Experience within a technical or laboratory testing environment

Skills and Knowledge Required

Essential: 

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Project.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Desirable: 

• Knowledge of quality control processes in a testing environment 

Requirement to travel: 

This role requires travel up to 40% of the time for coordination of test samples, supplier visits, or site support as required.

Internal Communciations: 

Coating Engineers, Technical Manager, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Project Delivery Manager, using meetings, emails, and reports for effective coordination

External Communications: 

Test facilities, clients, and suppliers for managing testing requirements, updates, logistics coordination, and reporting. 

Other Requirements

This role may require a satisfactory criminal background check (e.g., Standard or Enhanced DBS check). This role may require compliance with confidentiality agreements or other legal requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you