Laboratory Team Leader

1 week ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Finning International Inc. Full time

**Company Overview:**

Finning International Inc. is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer, delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents, and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry, and a wide range of power systems applications.

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking an experienced laboratory team leader to join our dedicated fluid and condition monitoring services team at our state-of-the-art UK laboratory in Leeds. As a laboratory team leader, you will be responsible for day-to-day supervision and leadership, preparing and analysing samples, ensuring regulatory compliance of equipment, stock control, training, and providing technical analytical support.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Oversee the day-to-day operation for various manual and automated analytical techniques, driving operational performance to enable 1-day turnaround.
  • Ensure the team are trained and competent in the skills required for their roles, daily supervision of technicians providing adequate support and instruction.
  • Work closely with team members to ensure adherence with policy and procedures related to health and safety, quality, and environment.

**Salary and Benefits:**

The estimated annual salary for this role is £50,000 - £60,000, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

  • A dynamic and supportive work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Family-friendly policies to support working parents, enhanced maternity and paternity package
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Employee wellbeing solutions, mental health first-aiders
  • Electric car scheme (UK)
  • Recognition awards
  • The chance to work with a leading company in the industry.

**Required Skills and Qualifications:**

  • Team leadership and training experience in a laboratory environment (desirable)
  • Effective data analysis, document control, and technical bench skills
  • Strong problem-solving, training, team building, and mentoring and coaching abilities
  • Scientific instrument calibration & maintenance
  • Method development and validation (desirable)
  • Laboratory process, procedures & policies
  • Health & safety, environment & quality procedures & policies
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications

**Education & Training:**

  • Bachelor's degree in science or related discipline
  • Health and safety qualification - IOSH or NEBOSH (desirable)

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