Are you currently a Lab Team Leader, or experience in a lab where you’re looking for a step up into your first management role? Do you have a background in Engineering, Chemistry, Plastics or some kind of Materials Sciences along with a related qualification? If the answer is yes, then we’re working with one of our clients, a hugely successful manufacturing company, to recruit a Laboratory Team Leader. This business has a proven history of investing in their employees and promoting from within, so if you have career aspirations, this could be a great opportunity for you. With this role, you’ll also get the opportunity for occasional travel to see overseas customers and other sites within the group. What you’ll get. A negotiable base salary 25 days holiday Enhanced pension scheme Occupational health & optician benefits Occasional UK and overseas travel to meet with clients Early finish on a Friday About the role You’ll oversee a small team of people, providing guidance and support on projects and day to day work for this plastics/polymer business. You’ll lead and support lab trials for customers, setting up all lab equipment and ensuring accurate testing and analysis All related reports and findings to be documented and Prepare details reports and communicate findings clearly. Manage projects, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met. Responsible for lab inventory, ordering materials when needed. Maintain and calibrate equipment to keep the lab running smoothly. This role will require lots of customer engagement, face to face and via telephone. So we’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills who enjoys a technical yet people focused role. About you You’ll have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Chemistry, Materials Science, Plastics/polymer science) or NVQ Level 3 qualification. Experience in a laboratory setting. Project management experience. Full, clean driver's license is essential. Used to dealing with customers providing technical information and dealing with queries. About the company Global leaders in the research, design and manufacture of plastic/polymer products. Heavily invested in their people, products and customers. Due to an internal promotion, we’re looking to fill this role quickly, if you feel you have the experience and skills to take this role on, then get in touch now for more information