Laboratory Manager

Müller UK & Ireland; Hampton Lovett; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run dairy business is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract covering multiple sites across the UK. The role involves managing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with best practices, and providing technical support. Candidates should have prior laboratory management experience in food manufacturing, familiarity with LIMS and SAP systems, and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive benefits include a company car and an annual bonus.

Benefits

Up to 10% annual bonus

Company car

Private medical care

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a laboratory, ideally within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of LIMs systems and SAP.
• Expertise of laboratory methods, testing, calibrations, and equipment servicing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage laboratory operations, driving technical excellence and compliance.
• Oversee laboratory methods, audits, and accreditation standards.
• Provide technical advice, training, and support to site laboratory teams.

Skills

Laboratory management

Technical excellence

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Level 4 Food Hygiene

Level 4 HACCP

Tools

LIMS

SAP

Job description

Who we are

We're Müller UK & Ireland, a family‑run dairy business and we're experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we're super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into two areas: Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).

Join MMI and step into a culture that's fast‑paced and full of opportunity. With great benefits, exciting challenges, a dream team of people, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Over here, we're processing enough milk to make 66 billion cups of tea every year Ú And we're so much more than just milk. This is the place to come for cream, butter, milk drinks and ingredients products (a lot, we know), all made from milk from over 1,000 supplying farmers in Britain.

Why Müller?

Milk flows through everything at Müller – from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from ourرداری many people, making each day delicious for our shoppers.

As the UK's most popular dairy brand, we're always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, making sure we're helping to create a more sustainable dairy future.

We're growing to keep up with the millions of people reaching for our branded and private label products on shelves everywhere. Join a culture full of pace that's bold and entrepreneurial, with opportunities that are yours for the taking – and even enjoy every benefit and bonus to sweeten the deal.

Laboratory Manager – 12‑Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Hours

Monday – Friday

Contract: 12‑month fixed term

This role covers 7 MMI sites across the UK, regular travel will be required and floss base location will be determined by closest site to the post holder.мweё

About the Role

We are looking for touching experienced Laboratory Manager to join our team on автомобилей contract to posterior maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead laboratory activities, ensuring best practice, compliance, and alignment across our UK operations. This role will have a requirement for regular travel across our sites: Glasgow, Manchester, Skelmersdale, Market Drayton, Droitwich, Severnside and Bridgwater. A company car will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage laboratory operations, driving technical excellence and compliance.
• Oversee laboratory methods, audits, and accreditation standards.
• Provide technical advice, training, and support to site laboratory teams.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, LIMS and third‑party labs.
• Identify and deliver cost‑saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure laboratory safety performance meets company standards.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing a laboratory, ideally within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of LIMs systems and SAP.
• Expertise of laboratory methods, testing, calibrations, and equipment servicing.
• Ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and foster collaboration.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Professional qualifications such as Level 4 Food Hygiene, Level 4 HACCP, or similar are desirable.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the chance to make a real impact, working with a passionate team and contributing to high standards of quality and safety.

• Up to 10% annual bonus
• Company car
• Private medical care
• 4 x life assurance
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

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Contact Details

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ