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Lab Team Leader
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Middleton, Borough of Rochdale
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you used to running technical trials, juggling multiple projects, and keeping a busy lab running smoothly?
Have you worked hands-on with polymers, plastics, chemicals or technical equipment?
We’re looking for an experienced Lab Team Leader to join a fantastic business, based in Greater Manchester; one we’ve partnered with for many years. Known worldwide for their quality, innovation and technical excellence, they invest significantly in their machinery and their people; a large part of the workforce has been there for many, many years.
What you’ll get
* Competitive salary
* 25 days holiday
* Company pension
* Occupational health & optician benefits
* Occasional UK and overseas travel
* Early Friday finish
About you
* You work in a lab or technical environment, ideally with plastics, polymers, chemicals, materials testing or engineering
* A relevant degree (chemistry, materials science, polymer science, chemical engineering) or NVQ Level 3 in a technical field
* Strong hands-on lab skills and equipment confidence
* You’re methodical, precise and date-driven, able to keep multiple plates spinning
* You’re a supportive leader who can coach and develop your team
* You’ve got a strong understanding of Health & Safety, and compliance
* Your confident hosting customers and delivering technical support
* Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills (verbal and written)
* Full, clean driving licence (essential)
About the role
* You’ll plan, run and coordinate lab trials (mainly plastics/polymer)
* The set up and calibration of equipment will be part of your daily routine, ensuring accurate results
* You’ll analyse trial data and turn it into clear, detailed reports for internal teams and customers
* Documentation matters here; you’ll keep logs, compliance records and inventories up to date
* Safety is of the upmost importance. You’ll oversee material handling, waste disposal, and clean-down processes
* Keep the lab running smoothly and arrange maintenance when needed
* Host customer visits and occasionally travel to offer technical support
About the company
* World leader in the design and manufacture of engineered products
* Huge drivers of development and innovation
* A supportive team culture with training and development opportunitiesBefore You Apply
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