Lab Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Progression

Excellent Company Benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Lab Manager in the UK to take ownership of a busy materials laboratory and lead a small team. You will oversee day-to-day operations, drive quality, and liaise with clients on a regular basis.

The role offers a salary in the £45,000–£50,000 range with a company vehicle, progression, and strong benefits, and it requires commutable access to Kettering.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory management within a materials environment.
• Experience with soils or concrete testing is advantageous.
• Commutable to Kettering for regular site-based duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the laboratory.
• Manage a team of technicians and coordinate workloads.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery to clients on a Monday–Friday schedule.

Skills

Laboratory management

Team leadership

Materials background

Soils & concrete

Job description

Lab Manager

£45,000 - £50,000 + Company Vehicle + Progression + Excellent Company Benefits

Kettering (Commutable from: Corby, Wellingborough, Northampton, Market Harborough, Peterborough)

Are you a Laboratory Manager from a Materials background looking to take full ownership of a busy testing lab, leading a team and stepping to a key position within a close-knit business with a clear route into senior leadership?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company, where you will take on full responsibility in a highly varied and autonomous role.

The company, who are at the forefront of their industry, have built an excellent reputation. Due to continued success, they are now looking for an experienced Lab Manager to lead the day to day running of the laboratory to continue delivering a high-quality service to their clients.

In this Monday to Friday days-based role, you will manage a team of technicians, job plan, audit and be the go-to point of contact for the company's clients.

The is an excellent opportunity for a Lab Manager from a Materials background looking for full responsibility and autonomy, whilst progressing their career into a senior leadership position.

The Role:

• Laboratory Management
• Managing team of technicians
• Monday to Friday (8:30 - 17:30)

The Person

• Lab Manager within materials
• Experience of soils/concrete
• Commutable to Kettering

Reference: BBBH280999

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.