Section Lead, Geosynthetics & Materials Lab

Shirley Technologies Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Technologies Limited in Manchester invites applications for an experienced Section Leader to join our Industrial Materials Laboratory, specialising in geosynthetic materials and waterproof membranes. You will coordinate daily workloads, supervise Laboratory Technicians, and oversee mechanical, hydraulic and durability tests to meet industry standards and customer requirements.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will develop competency in testing methods, maintain ISO/IEC 17025

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Textiles, Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in ISO/IEC 17025-accredited labs.
• Ability to interpret BS EN/ISO/ASTM/AS testing standards.
• Proven leadership of laboratory staff.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workloads, testing schedules and priorities.
• Perform and supervise mechanical, hydraulic and durability testing of geotextiles, geomembranes, geosynthetic clay liners and roofing membranes.
• Develop competency in all relevant tests, product applications and testing standards.
• Supervise, train and support Laboratory Technicians, promoting safe and effective working practices.
• Support the transfer of durability testing activities between laboratory sites, including learning and training others in new test methods.
• Review test results, liaise with report writers and respond to technical customer enquiries.
• Conduct technical contract reviews to confirm testing requirements and laboratory capability.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures, quality systems and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Support customer relationships and contribute to continuous improvement within the laboratory.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory testing

Quality systems

Communication

Time management

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Tools

Laboratory testing standards

Job description

Shirley Technologies Limited in Manchester invites applications for an experienced Section Leader to join our Industrial Materials Laboratory, specialising in geosynthetic materials and waterproof membranes. You will coordinate daily workloads, supervise Laboratory Technicians, and oversee mechanical, hydraulic and durability tests to meet industry standards and customer requirements.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will develop competency in testing methods, maintain ISO/IEC 17025