Operations Lead

UL Solutions is hiring an Operations Lead to run one of the UK’s most advanced EMC testing laboratories. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineer or Laboratory Supervisor who is ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role. Combining technical expertise with operational responsibility, this position offers the chance to develop and apply leadership skills, drive laboratory performance, and make a significant impact on the future success of the business. 

The Operations Lead role provides a unique platform to influence strategy, lead high-performing teams, enhance operational excellence, and shape the growth and direction of a respected laboratory operation while accelerating your own career progression.

You don’t need to be an EMC expert. We are open to candidates from EMC, RF, wireless, product validation, compliance, or broader engineering/test environments.

You might be:

• A senior engineer ready for your first leadership role
• A team leader looking for more scope and impact

You will bring:

• Strong people leadership and communication skills
• A collaborative and positive approach
• Data-driven thinking and problem-solving ability
• Commercial awareness (cost, pricing, performance)

Experience:

• Strong experience in a technical or lab-based environment
• Leadership experience (formal or informal)
• Degree in engineering or related field (nice to have, not essential)
   

This is an onsite role, 5 days per week in Basingstoke.  

#LI-AV1
#LI-Onsite

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers and technicians

• Create a positive, high-performance culture

• Set clear goals and provide regular feedback
 

Operational Delivery

• Drive efficiency across lab operations, workflow, and resource allocation

• Use data (utilisation, margins, delivery metrics) to improve performance

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives
 

Project & Technical Oversight

• Oversee test programmes and ensure high-quality delivery

• Support problem-solving and technical decision-making

• Ensure adherence to standards and best practice
 

Customer & Commercial Impact

• Act as a trusted escalation point for customers

• Partner with sales on scope, pricing, and delivery

• Own financial performance including cost and revenue management