Team Leader Food

Trowbridge, England, United Kingdom

7/22/2025

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

ALS Laboratories are looking for a Team Leader to support their Microbiology department at Trowbridge.

The successful candidate will organise and manage workload within the team to achieve KPIs and meet business goals.

This role requires someone who has a meticulous eye for detail, with strong knowledge of microbiology analysis across a wide range of methods and analytical procedures, and experience managing a team.

This is an exciting opportunity to advance within the company and apply the skills you have developed.

If you think you have the skillset to excel in this new role, please read on!

Hours Per Week: 44

Days Per Week: 4 on 4 off, 9am – 9pm

Contract: Full Time & Permanent

Salary: £28,237 per annum

Hiring Manager: Anna Momot

Closing Date: Friday 8th August 2025

The day to day

• Monitor systems to ensure tests and processes are completed on time and in line with client expectations.
• Review sample registration, ensuring all tests, methods, media, and dilutions are appropriate and correctly applied.
• Organise retests or additional testing on retained samples within required timeframes.
• Communicate any delays in turnaround times to laboratory management and clients where necessary.
• Support management with the approval of results and the issuing of out-of-specification reports.
• Oversee team timekeeping, attendance, and behaviour, raising any concerns with management.
• Monitor training levels across the team, ensuring staff are skilled and flexible, and provide training where appropriate.
• Ensure team compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE), Quality, Regulatory, and Accreditation standards, including internal policies and procedures.
  
  

The Essentials

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Science, English and Maths.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and manage own workload effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is an advantage.
  
  

Our Benefits Include

• Annual Leave commencing at 20 days
• 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.