Laboratory operations occupations Work, Jobs in Crook, Dur (with Salaries)

Inorganic Team Leader
Normec UK —Consett
- From £32,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Management
- Laboratory experience
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
Research Technician
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £29,588 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- University
- Bachelor's degree
2d
Quality Control Technician - 12 month FTC
Mitsubishi Chemical —Newton Aycliffe
- Laboratory experience
- IT
- Leadership
4d
Insectary Assistant Technician
Durham University —Durham
- £25,025 - £25,571 a year
- Part-time
- English
- University
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
QC Technician
TOR Coatings —Birtley
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
4d
Laboratory Technical Specialist
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £32,080 - £34,610 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- University
9d
Laboratory Manager
SGS —Middlesbrough
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Metallurgy Technician
Element Materials Technology —Middlesbrough
- Analysis skills
- Maths
- School
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
1d
Asbestos Analyst
Eurofins UK Environment Testing —Durham
- Full-time
- Employee discount
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Food Technician, 16-20 hpw (Term Time Only) (Hebburn Comprehensive School)
South Tyneside Council —South Tyneside
- £25,989 a year
- Part-time
- School

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Inorganic Team Leader

Normec UK -
Consett

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Job details

Permanent
From £32,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Management
Laboratory experience
Supervising experience
Leadership

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Consett

Job description

We are looking for a team orientated, reliable individual to lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the Inorganic laboratory, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of testing services. The role is responsible for team performance, quality standards, technical capability, and continuous improvement, while supporting the Laboratory Manager in achieving business objectives.

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Operational & Technical Management

Manage the day-to-day operation of the Inorganic laboratory testing section
Coordinate workload to ensure deadlines and service levels are consistently met and organise resources to ensure efficient workflow and utilisation
Ensure only approved methods and procedures are used
Support development of new methods and continuous improvement of existing processes and maintain technical competency across the team

Quality, Compliance & Safety

Ensure compliance with UKAS / ISO and internal quality standards and promote and monitor quality performance across the department
Maintain safe working practices, housekeeping, and environmental conditions, ensuring all activities are carried out in line with H&S requirements.
Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, and readiness

People Management & Leadership

Supervise, motivate, and develop team members
Manage attendance, performance and conduct, as well as supporting recruitment and onboarding.
Identify training needs and deliver or coordinate training
Communicate expectations, priorities, and business updates and act as the key link between team members and management

Planning & Performance

Track and manage team KPIs, productivity, and output
Monitor stock levels and coordinate purchasing of consumables
Ensure timely reporting and resolution of operational issues
Deputise for the Laboratory Manager when required

Continuous Improvement

Proactively identify improvements in processes, efficiency, and quality and support implementation of best practices and innovation and contribute to operational and commercial performance improvements

Our Offer

Salary from £32,000 per year
Based in Consett with free onsite parking
37.5 hours, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm
Company funded 1% benefit allowance
Pension
Enhanced parental leave
28 days holiday + 2 wellbeing days plus bank holidays

Your profile

Essential:

HNC / Degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience
Proven laboratory experience (minimum 3–5 years)
Demonstrable experience supervising or leading a team

Desirable:

Strong knowledge of inorganic chemistry techniques
Understanding of UKAS / ISO standards and quality systems
Awareness of HR processes and people management practice

Your New Workplace

Normec DETS is a leading company providing high-quality analytical testing services for the environmental, construction, waste management, fuels and engineering industries. Based in County Durham and Crayford, our laboratory is accredited to ISO 17025 and MCERTS, ensuring that we meet the highest standards and have the technical expertise required.

We offer a wide range of services including asbestos testing, soil contamination testing, water testing and waste analysis. With our efficient logistics, we pick up samples on the same day with our own drivers and vehicles, ensuring rapid sample processing.

Our UKAS accredited soil contamination testing lab checks for contaminants, allowing clients to operate safely. We also provide a wide range of UKAS accredited waste testing services to support regulatory compliance, renewable energy qualification, and zero waste to landfill goals.

Our knowledgeable team delivers fast turnaround times and precise analysis to help you manage waste effectively and sustainably.

About Normec

DETs is part of Normec, a leading organization in the Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) industry. Our expertise covers essential areas such as water, air, and soil quality, fire safety, and food safety, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety across various sectors. Founded in 2016, Normec is an ambitious, independent, and fast-growing organization with approximately 6,500 colleagues.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to actively contribute to our mission while simultaneously developing their own careers within a dynamic and rapidly growing organization. Together, we work on impactful solutions for our clients and on a sustainable future. The culture within Normec is informal, open, energetic, and entrepreneurial, and is anchored in our GROWTH principles. Through our The Normec Fit program, which brings these principles to life, we ensure that not only our company grows, but also everyone who is part of it.

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Posted

2026-06-19T00:00:0015 days ago

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Our culture is shaped by trust, respect, and a commitment to doing meaningful work together. We believe growth isn’t defined by size. It’s defined by people.

You grow through the impact you make, whether it’s improving product quality, ensuring building safety, strengthening systems, delivering reliable lab results or earning a client’s trust.

Founded in 2016, Normec has grown into a leading European partner in testing, inspection, certification and compliance. Through dozens of acquisitions and collaborations, we combine local expertise with international scale.

Entrepreneurship is in our DNA. From lab analyses to inspections on major infrastructure projects, our diversity shapes both our work and our culture.

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Today, we have over 5,000 motivated employees working to improve our clients' organisations every day. We are the proud employer of professionals with years of experience in and knowledge of the industry in which they operate.

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