Deputy Head of Materials Testing Laboratory (m/f/d)

Deputy Head of Materials Testing Laboratory (m/f/d)

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For 150 years, TÜV Hessen has been ensuring the safety, environmental protection, quality, and marketability of facilities, products, and services. With our expertise and more than 1,400 employees, we conduct independent and objective testing and certification, thereby standing for a secure future and trust in the TÜV Hessen brand.

As part of the TÜV SÜD Group, we uphold the values of responsibility, competence, and partnership across all our locations. These values determine how we act toward customers and suppliers and how we work together as a team.

The high quality of our services supports safe and sustainable business practices – and thus already makes an important contribution to tomorrow.

Deputy Laboratory Manager, Materials Testing Laboratory (m/f/d)

The position is to be filled on a full‑time basis as of February 1, 2026, in the Industrial Services/Plant Safety business unit in Frankfurt/Kalbach.

What We Offer

• Planning and coordination of human and material resources in the testing laboratory
• Ensuring that all testing orders are carried out on time
• Project management for the introduction of new testing procedures and technologies
• Monitoring and ensuring test quality in accordance with applicable norms and standards
• Ensuring compliance with occupational safety regulations and protective measures
• Management of tools, testing equipment, and consumables
• Monitoring inventory levels and ensuring availability
• Ensuring the preparation of test reports and documentation of partial test results
• Processing customer inquiries and providing technical clarification of test orders
• Assisting with calculations, preparing quotations, and clarifying invoices
• Complaint management and communication with customers
• Acting as a stakeholder between laboratory staff and department management

Your Profile

• Completed technical university degree
• Several years of professional experience
• Management responsibility is an advantage
• Strong motivational skills, leadership, social, and technical competence
• Business mindset with strengths in conceptual and operational areas
• Customer‑oriented approach with confident external communication skills and internal teamwork skills
• German language level C‑1
• European driver’s license B
• Good English skills

Our Benefits

• 30 days of vacation
• Scheduled vacation and Christmas bonuses
• Flexible working hours and mobile working*
• Capital‑forming benefits
• Bicycle leasing
• EGYM Wellpass membership
• Job ticket/Deutschland‑Ticket
• Free vehicle inspections
• Company pension plan
• Family and career benefits
• Sabbatical options
• Health management
• Additional paid time off
• Further education and training
• Mobile working is not possible for jobs that require on‑site presence.

As an independent testing company, TÜV Hessen offers challenging tasks in dedicated, success‑oriented teams and an attractive overall package of remuneration and additional benefits.

We also value the individual development of every employee. Your expertise is an essential part for the success of TÜV Hessen.

TÜV Hessen values openness and equal opportunities. We therefore welcome applications from all people regardless of disability, age, gender and gender identity or sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic background, religion, or worldview.

We look forward to hearing from you! For more information about career opportunities at TÜV Hessen within the TÜV SÜD Group and our benefits, please visit

Note: Applications can only be accepted online.

Work Area: Industrial Plants, Energy & Environmental Technology
Country/Region: Germany
Job Location: Frankfurt am Main
Working Model: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time / regular
Company: TÜV Hessen
Org Unit Code: MITT
Requisition ID: 2635

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