Test House Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group are partnered with a leading organisation in Derbyshire who is a trusted partner to the aerospace, defence, and energy sectors. The business are looking to hire an experienced Test House Manager to lead the development and management of their in-house metallurgical laboratory and machine shop.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a high-performing facility, work with major aerospace clients, and drive continuous improvement in a critical technical environment.

• Lead and manage all operations within the Test House and machine shop
• Manage costs against budget and identify growth opportunities
• Maintain industry-recognised accreditations and customer approvals
• Ensure compliance with ISO, ASTM, and BSEN testing standards
• Collaborate with technical and manufacturing teams to fulfil testing requirements
• Oversee team performance and resource planning (people & equipment)
• Investigate test failures and implement corrective/preventive actions
• Drive improvements in departmental efficiency and productivity
• Lead test reduction initiatives and optimise lab capabilities
• Report to the Director of Quality and support wider group goals

• 3+ years’ experience in materials testing (hands-on or specification level)
• Proven supervisory or managerial experience in a technical environment
• Budget and cost control experience preferred
• Exposure to aerospace and commercial customers/products
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Strong IT skills – particularly in Excel (Minitab experience desirable)