Dental Lab Manager: Lead, Grow & Drive Quality

VK Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Equity scheme after five years

Job summary

VK Recruitment in Buckinghamshire is seeking an experienced Dental Laboratory Manager to lead a well-established laboratory and drive quality and growth. This role suits a senior Dental Technician with strong restorative knowledge who is ready to step into leadership or a current Laboratory Manager seeking a fresh challenge.

You will oversee day‑to‑day laboratory operations, ensuring exceptional quality standards, supporting the technical team, and helping drive the continued growth of the

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Technician with strong restorative knowledge.
• Experience managing or supervising a laboratory team, or the ambition and leadership skills to step into a management role.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A hands‑on approach with a strong eye for quality and attention to detail.
• The ability to motivate a team and maintain a positive working environment.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the laboratory team to deliver consistently outstanding work.
• Oversee the restorative workflow, ensuring cases are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality control across all laboratory departments.
• Support and develop technicians through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Manage workflow planning, productivity and resource allocation.
• Work closely with clinicians and customers to ensure excellent service and technical support.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes and efficiencies.
• Contribute to the commercial success of the laboratory by supporting business growth and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Team management

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

Workflow planning

Job description

VK Recruitment in Buckinghamshire is seeking an experienced Dental Laboratory Manager to lead a well-established laboratory and drive quality and growth. This role suits a senior Dental Technician with strong restorative knowledge who is ready to step into leadership or a current Laboratory Manager seeking a fresh challenge.

You will oversee day‑to‑day laboratory operations, ensuring exceptional quality standards, supporting the technical team, and helping drive the continued growth of the