Shift Team Leader - Analytical Chemistry (Metals)

SRG; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + holiday purchase

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare scheme

Onsite gym with EAP

Job summary

SRG is recruiting for a Laboratory Shift Team Leader in South Yorkshire. The role involves leading a team of shift analysts, coordinating testing and analysis to meet deadlines and maintain quality across metal and material testing.

The successful candidate will have a chemistry background (degree preferred) and experience with sample preparation for metals/materials, plus familiarity with XRF/ICP-OES systems. Travel to South Yorkshire area may be required.

Qualifications

• Mentor and develop a team of shift analysts in a chemistry lab.
• Degree in chemistry preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.
• Experience with metal/materials sample preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the shift analytics team to ensure testing and analysis meet deadlines.
• Manage lab operations during shifts, including handovers and after-hours support, deputising for the Chief Chemist when needed.
• Maintain ISO standards, QA procedures and HSE compliance, including inspections and reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring chemists

Laboratory analysis

Education

Chemistry degree

Tools

XRF

ICP-OES

Job description

SRG is recruiting for a Laboratory Shift Team Leader in South Yorkshire. The role involves leading a team of shift analysts, coordinating testing and analysis to meet deadlines and maintain quality across metal and material testing.

The successful candidate will have a chemistry background (degree preferred) and experience with sample preparation for metals/materials, plus familiarity with XRF/ICP-OES systems. Travel to South Yorkshire area may be required.