Operations Lead, EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
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Salary
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£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3131 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (41% match). If the code is right — and CIMTEQ LIMITED is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
UL Solutions is hiring an Operations Lead to run one of the UK’s most advanced EMC testing laboratories. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineer or Laboratory Supervisor who is ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role. Combining technical expertise with operational responsibility, this position offers the chance to develop and apply leadership skills, drive laboratory performance, and make a significant impact on the future success of the business.
The Operations Lead role provides a unique platform to influence strategy, lead high-performing teams, enhance operational excellence, and shape the growth and direction of a respected laboratory operation while accelerating your own career progression.
Team Leadership
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers and technicians
• Create a positive, high-performance culture
• Set clear goals and provide regular feedback
Operational Delivery
• Drive efficiency across lab operations, workflow, and resource allocation
• Use data (utilisation, margins, delivery metrics) to improve performance
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives
Project & Technical Oversight
• Oversee test programmes and ensure high-quality delivery
• Support problem-solving and technical decision-making
• Ensure adherence to standards and best practice
Customer & Commercial Impact
• Act as a trusted escalation point for customers
• Partner with sales on scope, pricing, and delivery
• Own financial performance including cost and revenue management
You don’t need to be an EMC expert. We are open to candidates from EMC, RF, wireless, product validation, compliance, or broader engineering/test environments.
You might be:
- A senior engineer ready for your first leadership role
You will bring:
- Strong people leadership and communication skills
- A collaborative and positive approach
- Data-driven thinking and problem-solving ability
- Commercial awareness (cost, pricing, performance)
Experience:
- Strong experience in a technical or lab-based environment
- Leadership experience (formal or informal)
- Degree in engineering or related field (nice to have, not essential)
This is an onsite role, 5 days per week in Basingstoke.
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3131 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.