Lab Team Leader

Bowmay Consulting; Middleton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Lab Team Leader for their busy lab in Greater Manchester. You will be responsible for running technical trials, managing multiple projects, and leading a skilled team. Ideal candidates possess a relevant degree, strong hands-on skills, and a solid understanding of health & safety compliance. The position offers competitive salary and a range of benefits including 25 days holiday and company pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Company pension

Occupational health benefits

Occasional travel

Early Friday finish

Qualifications

• Experience in a lab or technical environment with polymers or chemicals.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects in a busy lab.
• Strong leader capable of coaching and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Run technical trials and maintain smooth lab operations.
• Support and develop team members in a lab setting.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Hands-on lab skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Health & Safety compliance

Technical support delivery

Education

Relevant degree (chemistry, materials science, etc.)

NVQ Level 3 in a technical field

Job description

Are you used to running technical trials, juggling multiple projects, and keeping a busy lab running smoothly?

Have you worked hands-on with polymers, plastics, chemicals or technical equipment?

We’re looking for an experienced Lab Team Leader to join a fantastic business, based in Greater Manchester; one we’ve partnered with for many years. Known worldwide for their quality, innovation and technical excellence, they invest significantly in their machinery and their people; a large part of the workforce has been there for many, many years.

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday
• Company pension
• Occupational health & optician benefits
• Occasional UK and overseas travel
• Early Friday finish

About you

• You work in a lab or technical environment, ideally with plastics, polymers, chemicals, materials testing or engineering
• A relevant degree (chemistry, materials science, polymer science, chemical engineering) or NVQ Level 3 in a technical field
• Strong hands-on lab skills and equipment confidence
• You’re methodical, precise and date-driven, able to keep multiple plates spinning
• You’re a supportive leader who can coach and develop your team
• You’ve got a strong understanding of Health & Safety, and compliance
• Your confident hosting customers and delivering technical support
• Strong leadership, organisational...