Quality Manager - Middlesbrough - £Competitive

A growing specialist business in the precious metals and materials recovery sector is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and develop its quality function across two key sites, a laboratory operation in Oxford and a pilot processing facility in the North East.This is a senior, hands-on role where you will take full ownership of quality systems, ensuring robust QA/QC processes, maintaining ISO 9001 standards and supporting environmental compliance activities. You''ll play a pivotal role in embedding a strong quality culture across both technical and operational teams, with regular travel between sites.As Quality Manager Key responsibilities:Lead QA/QC activities across laboratory and pilot plant operationsMaintain and develop ISO 9001 quality management systemsOversee audits, compliance and continuous improvement initiativesManage laboratory standards including calibration, validation and testingSupport environmental compliance and ISO 14001 alignmentExperience Required:Proven quality management experience in a technical, scientific or processing environmentStrong background in laboratory QA/QC and ISO standardsExperience of multi-site operationsConfident communicator with the ability to influence across teamsWilling to travel regularly between Oxford and the North EastWhat''s on offer:Opportunity to shape and lead quality within a growing businessCompetitive salary and benefits packageHybrid working with travel expenses coveredIf you''re looking for a role where ..... full job details .....