31st October, 2024
The Team Leader is responsible for managing a team of laboratory technicians and senior technicians within the Food Microbiology Process Laboratory at Chatteris.
Laboratory technicians and Senior Technicians are responsible for all pre-incubation activities performed on client's samples. These include weighing of samples and serial dilutions whilst maintaining aseptic conditions.
The main tasks of the Team Leader will be ensuring the smooth running of the daily activities in full compliance with our high H&S and Quality standards whilst ensuring productivity. The successful candidate will be expected to handle routine clients' communications.
This role is an excellent opportunity to gain useful insight on the workings of a cutting-edge commercial food and waters testing laboratory. This role will be key in successful management of the department, ensuring a close relationship and strong and effective communication with the laboratory, other departments and clients.
About the Position
Hours Per Week: 40
Days Per Week: Monday to Friday (Rotation between 6am-11pm)
Basis: Permanent
Salary: £26,781
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and maintain an appropriate Health & Safety regime ensuring risk assessments etc. are conducted;
2. Lead and maintain appropriate Quality Control procedures in accordance with our Quality Management System;
3. Lead and manage appropriate HR procedures in accordance with our Company policies and procedures;
4. Handle routine customer communications;
5. Manage the laboratory in line with company policies and procedures, including the management of working hours using our Company's Time Management System in accordance with relevant legal requirements;
6. Develop individuals within the team using the Company's training and development processes, identifying talented individuals and considering succession planning;
7. Coordinate and deliver appropriate training to team members as required;
8. Ensure that all employees are trained in the use of any supporting software systems and that such systems are being fully utilized.
About You:
1. You will be passionate about investing in people to achieve your department's objectives, leading by example to promote an engaged and productive working environment.
2. Applicants should have previous production experience of working within a microbiology laboratory environment. Although a degree in a relevant Scientific or Management subject is not necessarily required, a passion for science and people management is an absolute requisite.
3. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, being able to communicate well orally and in writing. Computer literacy is essential, specifically in the use of Microsoft Office packages such as Excel.
4. Building relationships with both internal and external customers at multiple locations will be a key element of the successful candidate's role; therefore, the ability to build and maintain relationships is an essential quality.
5. Problem-solving and proactive thinking are essential skills that the successful candidate will require to lead the continuous improvement of the laboratory and the service their team provides.
Employee Benefits Include:
1. Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time);
2. Ability to Buy annual leave;
3. Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme;
4. Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies;
5. 'Celebrating Success' Recognition Awards;
6. Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub;
7. Learning/study support;
8. Group Personal Pension Plan;
9. Car Parking on-site.
Everyone Matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled person, who is focused on providing excellent service to our clients, to develop their career in an international company.
Please note there is NO visa or sponsorship support for this role.
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