Laboratory Team Leader

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 opportunities