Laboratory Team Leader at WesTrac Cat
Location: South Guildford, WA
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); Saturdays optional overtime.
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 PSIs, 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 organisational skills
* Attention to detail with data entry accuracy and ability to work both in a team and autonomously
Our Benefits
* Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & over 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.
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
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology, Machinery Manufacturing
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