Chemical Lab Team Leader

Chemical Lab Team Leader

Birmingham, West Midlands

About Us

We are Cooksongold, a well‑established global manufacturer of precious metal products and part of HM Precious Metals, one of Europe’s largest refiners and processors of precious metals. We provide bespoke manufacturing, stampings, and precious metal scrap refining, while pioneering additive manufacturing with precious metal 3D printing for the jewellery, aerospace, medical and automotive sectors.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Chemical Lab Team Leader to provide a technical, knowledge‑based service supporting operations, sales and remote sites with accurate, up‑to‑date data and information. The role will identify opportunities for improvement through new technologies and laboratory management.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse samples submitted by company departments and customers and report the results within the agreed timescales.
• Lead, develop and motivate the lab team.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed to guarantee a safe working environment.
• Keep up to date with progress and developments within the field to help maintain Cooksongold’s technical expertise.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need previous experience within a chemical lab role or similar and be able to communicate clearly with people at all levels. You must also be willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, while being able to cope under pressure.

Benefits

• Up to 34 days’ paid leave per year (including bank holidays).
• A generous Pension Scheme where employee contributions are matched by the company up to 8 %.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Interest‑free loans for travel to work costs.
• Life Assurance up to 4 × salary.
• Discounts on company products.

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