Lab 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