Lab Management Team Lead

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd seeks a Lab Management Team Lead for its Luton site, responsible for managing engineering facilities and supporting safety protocols. The role demands strong engineering knowledge and interpersonal skills in a dynamic environment, coupled with a commitment to health and safety standards. The successful candidate will oversee lab operations and contribute to R&D and production projects.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to private healthcare

25 days plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Free online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

Referral incentive

Bonus scheme for employees

Qualifications

• Good engineering background covering mechanical/electrical.
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel on site.

Responsibilities

• Manage all onsite engineering and production laboratories.
• Create and maintain laboratory safety procedures documentation.
• Oversee calibration management and test equipment services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering background

IOSH certificate in safety

Job description

Job Description:

The Oppportunity:

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Lab Management Team Lead.

This post will be based at the Leonardo Capability Green Luton site working within the Operations sector of the Electronic Warfare division where you will be reporting to the Site Support Group Manager. Your will be responsible for the Management of all onsite engineering and production laboratories, test facilities and equipment, calibration and management of the laboratories support staff.

What you’ll do as a Lab Management Team Lead:

• The primary responsibility of this role is to facilitate the availability of all laboratory facilities at all time to support the R and D and production on the site
• Health and safety within the laboratories is a primary requirement , this will involve the creation and maintenance of the laboratories safety procedures and documentations in conjunction with the SHE and OH departments
• Management of the Test Equipment Managed Services (TEMS) on site project this will incorporate the support and management of the movement of equipment from the laboratories to the calibration provider, support of the Test Equipment Coordinators within the laboratories.
• Laboratories space allocation to use the space within the laboratories to support all project requiring space, as part of this you will all facilities required to support all project within the laboratories are available.
• You will be required to Support SHE audit internal and external You will be required to support QA audit internal and external
• You will be responsible for the Management of the of the onsite test systems engineers who cover the calibration, maintenance and support of all integrated test site, Test towers and CCTE site ensuring the maximum availability of these facilities

What we need from you:

• Good engineering background covering mechanical / electrical would be an advantage IOSH certificate in safety would be an advantage but training can be supplied.
• We are looking for a person that can interact with all levels of personnel on site.
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our company benefits please our website here.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Primary Location:

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid