Laboratory Manager

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent industry player near Cheltenham is seeking a dynamic Laboratory Manager to lead operations and maintain high quality standards. You will be responsible for managing the laboratory team, overseeing testing schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a background in laboratory functions, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of relevant safety standards. This role offers opportunities for career development and a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced pension and private medical insurance.

Benefits

22 days holidays plus bank holidays

Enhanced Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health care and well being support

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Laboratory Manager or similar role.
• Familiarity with BRCGS, HACCP, and QMS platforms.
• Experience leading small teams and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Laboratory Technicians and Team Leader.
• Plan and oversee testing schedules.
• Participate in site accreditation audits.
• Manage equipment maintenance and new installs.
• Lead product safety, quality, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Coaching

Data analysis

Education

HNC / Degree in a science related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Laboratory Manager

Near Cheltenham

£36,600

Yolk Engineering is partnered with this successful business that stands as a prominent and well-established player in their respective industry. They have an exciting opportunity to join the business as a Laboratory Manager. The business is widely recognised for delivering high quality products throughout the United Kingdom. With a storied history spanning more than eight decades, they've earned a reputation for excellence and a steadfast dedication to providing premium, locally sourced products.

We're looking for someone who is dynamic and knowledgeable with experience as a Laboratory Manager. The company is looking for someone to lead the overall laboratory function, develop team members and work closely with the Technical team to uphold the high quality and standards. You'll ensure strict compliance while driving continuous improvement across testing, audit readiness, and documentation.

This is an exciting opportunity with a real future to develop in line with your growing knowledge, experience and capabilities.

This is what you'll be doing

• Manage and develop the Laboratory Technicians and Team Leader within a collaborative and high-performance culture with clear communication on safety and quality issues.
• Plan and oversee testing schedules, ensuring the correct methods are followed and results are recorded and monitored.
• Prepare for and participate in site accreditation audits providing support to the Technical Manager.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced to schedule and manage new installs and verifications.
• Manage and lead external analysis and provide feedback to customers and manage non-conformance investigations with Technical and Production.
• Lead product safety, quality and compliance across all testing activities.
• Maintain and lead important Safety Management Systems and laboratory procedures alongside overseeing the Laboratory testing regimes in line with legislation.
• KPI reporting, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement of testing procedures and documentation.
• Lead training in order to maintain hygiene and safety standards.

What you'll need

• Confidence in leading people with excellent communication, problem-solving and coaching skills.
• Experienced coordinating small teams in a lab environment.
• Experience in a laboratory function, detailed reporting and SOP writing.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and comfortable with data trending / analysis.
• Preferably HNC / Degree in a science related subject with a knowledge of Microbiology and Chemistry.
• Experience of BRCGS, HACCP, CCP validation, microbiological safety and QMS platforms.

And this is what you'll get in return

• 22 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays (rising after 3 years service)
• Enhanced Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health care and well being support
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme