Team Leader, Management

. At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.
** The Role
** We're looking for a dedicated and hands-on Team Leader to join our busy 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 Laboratory experience who is confident leading a team and passionate about delivering quality results under pressure.

** About the Position*
* ** Rotating Shift**:  Week 1:
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:30;
Week 2:
Monday - Friday 14:30 - 23:00  
** Salary**: £28,237  
** Location**:
Chatteris  
** Contract**:
Full-Time and Permanent    
** The day to day
*** Leading the day-to-day operations, staying close to the action and supporting the team with real-time problem solving
* Organising workload 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
* 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    
** 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
** Working at ALS
** The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

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

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.
** Eligibility
* * To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
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* How to apply

** Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.### Introduce Yourself We’re all about people – so show us who you are and why you're passionate about working with us by submitting your resume, and we’ll keep it on file for future opportunities.
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