ALS

Team Leader

Company
Location
Rotherham, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/15/2025
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Description
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

The Role

The Team Leader will play a key role in overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and staff development. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards. Building strong relationships with both internal teams and external customers will be essential.

The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic laboratory environment while developing both technical and managerial skills.

Do you have the skills required, if so, please read on!

Days Per Week: 4 on 4 off

Contract: Full Time & Permanent

Annual Salary: £28,237.00

The day to day

  • Manage a team of laboratory and senior technicians in the Food Microbiology Process Laboratory.
  • Oversee preincubation activities, including sample weighing and serial dilutions under aseptic conditions.
  • Ensure smooth daily operations while maintaining high health, safety, and quality standards.
  • Monitor productivity and compliance with laboratory protocols.
  • Handle routine client communications.
  • Foster strong collaboration between the laboratory, other departments, and clients.
  • Gain valuable insight into the operations of a commercial food and water testing laboratory.

The Essentials

  • Previous experience in a microbiology lab production environment.
  • Passion for science and people management (degree not required).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Strong problem-solving and proactive thinking skills for continuous improvement.

Working at ALS

Our people drive our success at ALS.

We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.

Our Benefits Include

  • Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
  • Ability to Buy annual leave.
  • Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme
  • Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.
  • ‘Celebrating Success’ Recognition Awards
  • Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.
  • Learning/study support
  • Group Personal Pension Plan
  • Car Parking on-site

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How To Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
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