Laboratory Team Lead

CK Group are recruiting for a Laboratory Shift Team Leader, to join a leading provider of specialty metals, alloys and materials. The role is based in Rotherham, and is on a full time, permanent basis.

Shifts:

12 hour shift rota – 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off pattern, working hours are from, 07:00-19:00 or 19:00-07:00.

The Role:

Supervise the analytical lab, complete analyses and report results on metal and refractory materials, using a variety of analytical testing methods.

Basic salary based on experience, up to £40,464 per annum, depending on experience.

Your main duties will be:

Lead and supervise the shift analysts to carry out a range of analytical testing on metals and refractory materials.
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with ISO standards and Quality Procedures.
Work as part of a rota system (12-hour shift rota – 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off pattern), and provide cover for absence and holidays, as and when required.
To undertake testing required by both internal and external customers in a timely and accurate manner, and by the required deadlines.
Ensure housekeeping is to the required standards at all times; areas are clean and safe at the end of the shift.
The ideal candidate's skills and qualifications:

HNC or Equivalent in Chemistry, Metallurgy or Materials Engineering.
Proven leadership experience in a laboratory environment.
Proven experience in laboratory testing, preferably in metallurgical testing.
Ability to follow instructions and work to tight deadlines.
Excellent communication skills.
Any experience with the following techniques used in a laboratory would be an advantage, (e.g. ICP-OES/ XRD/ XRF / Density / Gravimetric / Titration / BET – surface area / Malvern particle size / Other non-standard testing). 
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Our Client is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Should you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability, please inform us during the application process.

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