Laboratory Manager

The Master Builder's; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Tadcaster is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee a team of Laboratory Technicians and Scientists. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with health and safety standards and maintain laboratory equipment. Candidates must have a degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science, with at least 5 years of laboratory experience. Excellent report writing skills in English are essential. This role promises a dynamic environment with significant responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of proven laboratory experience is essential.
• Strong preference for supervisory experience in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a team of Laboratory Technicians and Scientists.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment as required.
• Provide reports to the Senior Leadership Team on key metrics.

Skills

Laboratory management

Technical report writing

Microscopy

Mechanical testing

Corrosion knowledge

People management

Education

Degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science

Post-graduate certifications (Masters, MSc, MEng, PhD)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing a team of three Laboratory Technicians, Metallurgists, and Materials Scientists.
• Ensuring all work is carried out according to instructions.
• Ensuring all health and safety requirements are adhered to.
• Ensuring all equipment is maintained and calibrated as required.
• Ensuring all reports are accurate and succinct, delivering required information to stakeholders.
• Personally carrying out testing and report writing as needed.
• Recruiting, training, and developing staff to ensure availability of necessary skills.
• Providing reports to the Senior Leadership Team on activity levels, costs, and other key metrics.

Qualifications

• A degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a closely related field is essential.
• Post‑graduate certifications (Masters, MSc, MEng, PhD) are highly welcome.
• Proven laboratory experience (ideally five or more years).
• Experience with microscopy, mechanical testing, corrosion, surface finish, heat treatment, etc.
• Fluent written and spoken English, with the ability to produce clear, concise technical reports.
• People‑management or supervisory experience is strongly preferred.