Laboratory Team Lead

Laboratory Team LeadExeter 40,000- 50,000Monday - Friday days21 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Healthcare Package Life Assurance Join an established, expanding specialist facility leading the market in advanced testing. Following continued growth and expansion recruiting for an exciting leadership position.The Role and Team ImpactYou will lead, mentor, and organize a dedicated team within a fast-paced laboratory environment. Balancing people management with operational delivery, you will ensure test schedules are met while acting as a key technical focal point for the team.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesProvide full line management for engineers and technicians, including PDRs, objective setting, and performance tracking.Plan, schedule, and allocate daily testing workloads across static, fatigue, and thermal analysis equipment to ensure project timescales are met.Support team members with technical problem-solving on complex or difficult non-metallic and composite testing activities.Ensure all testing activities comply with international quality and testing standards (BS EN ISO, ASTM).Oversee accuracy in test data collection, failure analysis, and client report delivery.Drive team engagement, development, and high standards across the laboratory.What We''re Looking ForTechnical Qualification (Essential): Degree qualified (minimum) in Materials Science, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent industrial experience).Leadership Experience: Demonstrable ..... full job details .....