Are you someone who brings care, precision and a collaborative spirit to the work you do? Join us as a Laboratory Team Leader, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the quality and consistency of products that reach millions of customers.
Location: Whitley Bridge
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Enhanced holiday entitlement, company sick pay, life insurance, health cash plans, family friendly policies, EV/ULEV car scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Working Pattern: This role involves working a rotating shift pattern, which includes: 05:00–13:30, 11:30–20:00, and 08:30–17:00
The role:
You’ll be at the heart of our laboratory operations, helping to keep everything running smoothly and to the highest standards. Day to day, you will:
* Use a range of laboratory and business systems, using your strong IT skills to navigate multiple platforms with ease including creating BI reporting on request.
* Carry out quality control testing on incoming materials through both bench‑based and instrumental techniques, ensuring compliance with in‑house specifications and EC/UK regulations.
* Look after lab equipment to keep it well‑maintained and reliable including controlling equipment, internal and external calibration.
* Perform quality checks on outgoing products, recording samples and ensuring results meet expectations.
* Prepare and certify finished product samples for customers, providing reassurance and transparency.
* Build strong working relationships across the site, and communicate clearly with colleagues, suppliers and customers.
* Maintain accurate records and support the quality management system.
* Keep the lab clean, organised and safe through routine housekeeping.
* Arrange external sampling when required.
* Help develop others by training team members in established procedures.
* Maintain internal and external ring check samples.
* Support rota planning and holiday cover.
* Keep laboratory forms and documentation up to date.
About you:
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, supports others, and thrives in a role that blends structure with responsibility. You’ll have:
* Experience in a laboratory or similar testing environment.
* A self‑motivated approach, with thoughtful time‑management and the ability to stay calm and organised.
* A consistent, careful working style that produces accurate and reproducible results.
* Strong computer literacy and confidence with Microsoft Office.
* A warm, effective communication style that helps build trust and positive relationships.
* The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, using your initiative when needed.
* Flexibility and adaptability when priorities shift.
* A positive approach to change, with a mindset focused on continuous improvement.
At Whitworth Brothers ltd, we’ve been milling quality flour for over 130 years—and we’re still growing strong. Our world class mills coupled with our continued investment in our people and our estate mean we are a market leading business that helps to feed the nation.
Whether you’re behind the wheel delivering our goods, keeping production running smoothly, or supporting operations from head office, you’ll play a vital role in our success.
Why join our team:
* Stability & Growth: We’re a trusted name in the industry with a proud heritage.
* Team Spirit: Friendly, supportive colleagues who value what you bring to the table.
* Opportunities for Everyone: From drivers and engineers to finance and HR—there’s a place for you here.
* Competitive Pay & Benefits: Because your hard work deserves recognition.
Ready to be part of something bigger?
Apply here today and start your journey with Whitworth Brothers!