Team Leader

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About YouYou're an experienced laboratory professional with a solid understanding of testing standards, quality systems, and team supervision. You take pride in accuracy, safety, and developing others, and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.Key RequirementsDegree or HNC (NQF Level 4-6) in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).Proven supervisory experience within a laboratory or technical testing environment.Knowledge of ISO 17025 and other relevant QHSE and accreditation standards.Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.Confident in client liaison, audit preparation, and managing technical documentation.Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability under pressure.About the OpportunityAs a Team Leader / Section Head, you'll provide supervisory and technical support to ensure your section meets daily operational, quality, and commercial targets in a safe and compliant manner. You'll also act as deputy to the designated line manager when required.Key ActivitiesOversee day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring testing is carried out accurately, safely, and on time.Manage team workload, performance, and training to maintain technical competency.Monitor equipment maintenance and calibration to ensure continued compliance.Conduct internal audits and ensure adherence to ISO 17025, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other standards.Authorise test reports and statements of conformity.Control purchasing and overtime within agreed budgets.Participate in quality and safety reviews, toolbox talks, and incident reporting.Identify opportunities for improvement in processes, performance, and client satisfaction.Support Health, Safety, and Environmental initiatives, risk assessments, and COSHH compliance.Represent Intertek professionally with clients and industry partners.What We OfferA collaborative and supportive team environment with growth opportunities.Ongoing professional development and technical training.Competitive salary and benefits package.The opportunity to make a real impact in one of Intertek's key embedded laboratories.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.JBRP1_UKTJ
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Location:
Nottingham
Job Type:
FullTime

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