We are looking for a Laboratory Team Leader to join the Frontier team, based at Lowick, on a permanent full-time basis. You will be responsible for the safe, legal and compliant running of Lowick lab to all relevant TASCC CoPs, Frontier quality standards and relevant legislation. You will have responsibility for the management of all temporary staff. You will also be required to work closely with the Site Manager to assist in the day-to-day successful running of the site across all areas of site operations. The Benefits Competitive salary 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase 5 more days Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total) Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7% Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers About You Excellent administrative and organisational skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft office Ability to handle telephone calls proficiently possess an assured, professional, and helpful telephone manner Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels Proven attention to detail Ability to work on own initiative, managing own workload and time, whilst developing effective and supportive relationships with colleagues An effective team player with a flexible approach to work additional hours at peak season (July-September) A polite, friendly, and professional person who is solution-focused and passionate about getting things right first time despite challenges and obstacles Your Role As a Laboratory Team Leader your role will involve: Full responsibility for the running of our on-site laboratory testing, compliance, record keeping, audits, weighbridge management and supporting customer/haulier requirements on-site Recruiting and managing temporary staff at harvest Completing and recording relevant tests during the year Complying with all Quality Assurance requirements for both internal and external customers Maintaining your working environment to a high standard About Us Frontier is a successful and growing business. We are the largest crop production and grain marketing company in the UK, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than £1.5 billion. With a vision to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, we are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success. Award winning for our commitment to people, we have been recognised by Great Place to Work institute since 2012 and we are proud to be ranked by them in the top 30 UK best large places to work. Our business approach is underpinned by our core values Integrity, Customer focus and Expertise or ICE. These values support our whole philosophy and way of working and we are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds. We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies.