Team Leader - Prep

ALS; Chatteris; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking a dedicated and hands-on Team Leader for their Sample Preparation lab. This role involves managing operations, ensuring quality and compliance, and leading a dynamic team in a high-throughput environment. Ideal candidates are proactive problem solvers with strong communication skills and a passion for developing others. Join ALS to thrive in a purpose-driven community.

Benefits

Annual Leave commencing at 25 days, rising to 30

Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme

Salary Progression Scheme based on competencies

Car Parking on-site

Perkbox membership providing access to discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading a laboratory team.
• Confidence in managing multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of lab procedures and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations in the Sample Preparation room.
• Organise workload and distribute samples based on priority.
• Oversee equipment checks and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Time Management

Education

Laboratory experience

Job description

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Team Leader – Sample Prep

Imagine your future with us

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.

Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

The Role

Are you an experienced Laboratory Team Leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment? We're looking for a dedicated and hands-on Sample Preparation Team Leader to join our dynamic laboratory team. You’ll play a key role in managing the day-to-day operations of a busy sample prep area, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all tasks.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous commercial lab experience who is confident leading a team and passionate about delivering quality results under pressure.

About The Position

Shift: Monday to Friday 10:00 – 18:30

Salary: £28,237

Location: Chatteris

Contract: Full-Time and Permanent

The day to day

• Leading the day-to-day operations in the Sample Preparation room, staying close to the action and supporting the team with real-time problem solving.
• Organising workload and distributing samples based on priority, due dates, and available resources, while ensuring compliance with internal processes.
• Managing staff rotas, holiday cover, overtime, and HR-related matters such as return-to-work meetings and performance discussions.
• Overseeing equipment checks, including daily balance and sieve calibrations, as well as monitoring consumables and storage areas.
• Ensuring training is delivered effectively and recorded accurately, with AllStar learning and training folders kept up to date.
• Supporting quality audits, investigations, and corrective actions, and maintaining a clean, safe and compliant laboratory environment.
  
  

The Essentials

• You have demonstrable experience leading a laboratory team, ideally in a commercial, high-volume lab setting.
• You thrive in a busy environment and are confident in managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• You’re a proactive problem-solver who can remain calm under pressure and support your team through challenges.
• You’re confident with scheduling, resource planning, and performance monitoring.
• You have a strong understanding of lab procedures, quality systems, and equipment maintenance.
• You’re a great communicator with a supportive, hands-on leadership style and a passion for developing others.
  
  

Working at ALS

Our people drive our success at ALS.

We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.

Our Benefits Include

• Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Ability to Buy annual leave.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.
• ‘Celebrating Success’ Recognition Awards
• Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.
• Learning/study support
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Car Parking on-site
  
  

Everyone matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

About ALS

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a British Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How To Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

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