Lab Manager 6593

First Base Employment; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Laboratory Manager in Tewkesbury to oversee product safety and compliance, manage a team, and ensure BRCGS standards. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and laboratory experience, particularly in food science or microbiology. The position offers a competitive salary and significant benefits including private medical insurance and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted products & delivery

Enhanced pension

Health & wellbeing support

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in food science, microbiology, or biology required.
• Working knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety, HACCP, and QMS is essential.
• Hands-on laboratory experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product safety, quality, and compliance across all testing.
• Manage and develop Laboratory Technicians and Team Leader.
• Maintain audit readiness and prepare for BRCGS accreditation.
• Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Coordinate external laboratory analysis.

Skills

Strong people leadership

Excellent communication

Coaching skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience coordinating teams in a laboratory

Attention to detail in reporting

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

HNC/Degree in a science-related subject

Job description

Overview

Laboratory Manager 6593

Location: Tewkesbury

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday (with flexibility for urgent operational needs)

Salary: £36,637.20 per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure product safety, quality and compliance across all testing (raw materials, in-process, finished product, shelf life).
• Plan and oversee testing schedules, ensuring correct methods are followed and results are accurately recorded, monitored and trended.
• Manage and develop Laboratory Technicians and Team Leader, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Maintain audit readiness; prepare for and support BRCGS accreditation audits.
• Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, validation and servicing.
• Coordinate external laboratory analysis and provide Certificates of Conformance to customers.
• Manage non-conformance investigations in conjunction with Technical and Production.
• Champion HACCP, Food Safety Management Systems, COSHH and robust laboratory procedures.
• Lead KPI reporting, root-cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Deliver sensory panel training and maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safety standards.

Key Skills

• Strong people leadership with excellent communication, coaching and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating teams in a laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety, HACCP, CCP validation, microbiological safety and QMS.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in food science, microbiology or biology.
• Attention to detail in reporting and SOP writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis.

Desirable

• HNC/Degree in a science-related subject (Food Microbiology/Chemistry).
• Knowledge of dairy industry and laboratory accreditation standards.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and development.
• 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted products & doorstep delivery.
• Enhanced pension via Salary Exchange.
• Health & wellbeing support through Simply Health (post-probation).
• Private Medical Insurance (after qualifying service).

Application Details

If you’re an experienced Laboratory Manager (or ambitious Team Leader) with a passion for food safety, BRCGS compliance and HACCP, we’d love to hear from you.

???? Please email your CV to [e-mail] or call Zee Powell on 01453 755330.

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First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency for this role. We operate across the Commercial, Industrial and Engineering sectors.