Laboratory Manager

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Manager in South Yorkshire. You will lead a team of laboratory technicians, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to safety protocols. The ideal candidate has a degree in Metallurgy or similar, over 5 years of experience, and strong technical writing skills. This office-based role offers a salary in the £45,000 - £55,000 range, with sponsorship available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working in a laboratory environment, ideally for 5+ years.
• Ability to write complex technical reports in a clear and concise manner.
• People management/supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing a team of Laboratory Technicians.
• Ensuring that all work complies with health and safety requirements.
• Maintaining and calibrating equipment as required.
• Delivering accurate reports to stakeholders.
• Personally conducting testing and report writing.

Skills

Experience of microscopy

Mechanical testing

Corrosion

Surface finish

Heat treatment

People management

Technical report writing

Fluent written and spoken English

Education

Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science or similar

Post-graduate certifications (Masters, MSc, Meng, PhD)

Job description

Position: Metallurgical Laboratory Manager / Team Leader

Location: South Yorkshire

Sector: Metals testing

Salary: Negotiable according experience but likely to be in the £45,000 - £55,000 range

Hybrid: No, this is office based in South Yorkshire

Visa Support: Sponsorship may be available for the right candidate

The Role:

• Overseeing / managing a team of 3 Laboratory Technicians / Metallurgists / Materials Scientists
• Ensuring that all work is carried out according to instructions
• Ensuring that all health and safety requirements are adhered to
• Ensuring that all equipment is maintained and calibrated as required
• Ensuring that all reports are accurate and succinct, delivering all required information to stakeholders
• Personally carrying out testing and report writing as required as part of the team
• Recruitment, training and development of staff to ensure availability of skills
• Providing reports to the SLT on activity levels, costs etc

About You :

• A Degree level qualification is essential. This MUST be in Metallurgy, Materials Science or very similar
• Post-graduate certifications (Masters, MSc, Meng, PhD) are most welcome
• Proven experience of working in a laboratory environment, ideally for 5 + years
• Experience of microscopy, mechanical testing, corrosion, surface finish, heat treatment etc
• Fluent written and spoken English including the ability to write complex technical reports in a clear and concise manner
• People management / supervisory experience is very much preferred

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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