Forensic Laboratory Team Leader

SOCOTEC’s Environmental Science team delivers independent, UKAS accredited environmental testing and scientific analysis that supports safer, more sustainable decisions across sectors including construction, infrastructure, energy, marine and manufacturing. Our experts provide high quality environmental chemistry, soil, water and waste testing, advanced chemical analysis, nuclear and renewable energy testing, marine and oils testing, environmental forensics and accredited asbestos analysis. Using industry leading laboratory methods and a data driven approach, we help clients understand environmental quality, assess contamination risks and comply with regulatory standards, contributing to environmental protection and public health.

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Are you interested in Forensics? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Team Leader, as well as playing a vital role in helping our business succeed.

We are looking for a reliable, motivated and committed Team Leader to join our Forensics team. As a member of our team, it is key that you can work efficiently and independently, as well as working well as part of a wider team. While you may be performing the same array of tests day to day, the projects you will support will constantly change.

The tasks you will undertake will include:

• To lead and manage a team of forensic staff to ensure analytical work, reporting and laboratory processes are delivered to the required quality standards, specifications and turnaround times
• Coordinate team workload, monitoring performance against departmental targets, and ensuring staff are trained, competent and operating in compliance with laboratory quality systems, including ISO
  17025 and Forensic Regulator requirements
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members, act as an escalation point for technical queries, and ensure that operational efficiency, quality standards and service level agreements are consistently achieved

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to motivate and develop staff within a busy production environment
• Ability to balance operational delivery with quality and compliance requirements
• Self-motivated with a proactive and positive attitude