Position: Metallurgical Laboratory Manager / Team Leader
Location: South Yorkshire
Sector: Metals testing
Salary: Negotiable according experience but likely to be in the £45,000 - £55,000 range
Hybrid: No, this is office based in South Yorkshire
Visa Support: Sponsorship may be available for the right candidate
The Role:
Overseeing / managing a team of 3 Laboratory Technicians / Metallurgists / Materials Scientists
Ensuring that all work is carried out according to instructions
Ensuring that all health and safety requirements are adhered to
Ensuring that all equipment is maintained and calibrated as required
Ensuring that all reports are accurate and succinct, delivering all required information to stakeholders
Personally carrying out testing and report writing as required as part of the team
Recruitment, training and development of staff to ensure availability of skills
Providing reports to the SLT on activity levels, costs etcAbout You :
A Degree level qualification is essential. This MUST be in Metallurgy, Materials Science or very similar
Post-graduate certifications (Masters, MSc, Meng, PhD) are most welcome
Proven experience of working in a laboratory environment, ideally for 5 + years
Experience of microscopy, mechanical testing, corrosion, surface finish, heat treatment etc
Fluent written and spoken English including the ability to write complex technical reports in a clear and concise manner
People management / supervisory experience is very much preferred
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