Laboratory Shift Team Leader

CK Group are recruiting for a Laboratory Shift Team Leader to join a leading provider of specialty metals, alloys and materials. The role is based in Rotherham and is on a full time, permanent basis.
Shifts:
12-hour shift rota – 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off pattern , working hours are from 07:00-19:00 or 19:00-07:00
The Role:
Supervise the Analytical lab, complete analyses and report results on metal and refractory materials using a variety of analytical testing methods.
Basic salary based on experience, between £27,500 - £32,000 depending on experience Role attracts a Rota premium of £6,500 per annum on top of salary.
Your main duties will be:

• Lead and supervise the shift analysts to carry out a range of analytical testing on metals and refractory materials.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health, Safety and Environmental Policies
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with ISO standards and Quality Procedures
• Work as part of a rota system (12-hour shift rota – 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off pattern) and provide cover for absence and holidays as and when required –
• To undertake testing required by both internal and external customers in a timely and accurate manner and by the required deadlines
• Ensure housekeeping is to the required standards at all times; areas are clean and safe at the end of the shift

The ideal candidate's skills and qualifications:

• HNC or Equivalent in Chemistry, Metallurgy or Materials Engineering
• Proven leadership experience in a laboratory environment.
• Proven experience in laboratory testing, preferably in metallurgical testing.
• Ability to follow instructions and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Any Experience with the following techniques used in a laboratory would be an advantage (e.g. ICP-OES/ XRD/ XRF / Density / Gravimetric / Titration / BET – surface area / Malvern particle size / Other non-standard testing)

(our Client is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Should you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability, please inform us during the application process)
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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 56651 in all correspondence.