Laboratory Supervisor
hace 2 días
Rochdale
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 license 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 opportunities