Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, the Laboratory Team Lead will join our South Guildford Laboratory on a full-time basis. This role is responsible for providing high-level operational support to the Laboratory Supervisor, ensuring laboratory tasks and workflows are completed efficiently and safely, and supporting laboratory team members with general inquiries related to day-to-day operations.

Roster:  5:2 (Mon – Fri) 2 weeks of day shift (06:00 – 14:30) 2 weeks of afternoon shift (14:00 – 22:30) with Saturdays being optional overtime

Location: South Guildford, WA

What you’ll do:

• Provide high-level operational support to the Laboratory Supervisor, ensuring efficient and safe completion of laboratory tasks and workflows
• Assist laboratory team members with general inquiries related to day-to-day operations
• Complete shift handovers and PSI’s, and report critical information, updates, and issues to the Laboratory Supervisor promptly
• Play a role in the training and upskilling of laboratory staff
• Report and escalate critical matters such as stock levels, instrument outages, and productivity issues to the Laboratory Supervisor
• Act as a back-up and delegate in the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor
• Assist the Laboratory Supervisor with staff management duties, including rosters and performance reviews, when requested

Skills and Experience:

• Certificate 3 in Lab Skills or higher
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office, LIMS) and understanding of Cat SOS systems
• Desired knowledge of Cat VisionLink and automation systems
• Minimum 3 years of laboratory experience and 1 year of team leadership
• High levels of customer service and robust leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Advanced time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail with data entry accuracy and ability to work both in a team and autonomously

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

• Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute. 
• Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Reference Number : 4891