Microbiology Laboratory Team Leader

Tandem Design; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business in Hull seeks a Laboratory Team Leader with microbiology expertise. You will supervise lab operations, maintain compliance with quality standards, and lead a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has a strong academic background in microbiology, leadership experience, and a grasp of HACCP and food safety practices. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven leadership track record in a lab-based role.
• Experience within the food or pharmaceutical industry.
• Solid understanding of HACCP and food safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operations of the laboratory.
• Interpret microbiological and analytical data.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and ISO standards.
• Manage training and performance of laboratory staff.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Microbiological techniques

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

IT skills (Excel)

Education

BSc in Microbiology or similar

Food Science with microbiology focus

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Team Leader Microbiology Focus

Recruiting on behalf of a leading food manufacturing business

Location: Hull

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Day Shifts

Salary: Competitive

Right To Work In The UK Required

Ready to Make Your Next Move?

If youre a microbiology professional with a proven leadership track record, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join a forward-thinking organisation where your knowledge, ideas, and leadership will make a real impact.

Whats in it for you?

• Join a business thats investing in quality, innovation, and sustainability.
• Be part of a supportive and professional team with a culture of continuous improvement.
• Great career development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Only candidates with a valid UK Right to Work can be considered for this role.
  
  

Pertemps is delighted to partner with a major player in the food manufacturing industry to recruit an experienced Microbiology Laboratory Team Leader with a solid microbiology background. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, capable professional with hands-on lab and leadership experience to step into a critical role within a forward-thinking, safety-first business.

Youll lead and develop a team of laboratory technicians while overseeing microbiological and analytical testing. Your primary focus will be on maintaining quality standards, ensuring lab efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement in product safety and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the on-site laboratory, with a focus on microbiological testing and food safety compliance.
• Interpret microbiological and analytical data and take appropriate action to support product quality and safety.
• Ensure all laboratory activities are compliant with HACCP, ISO 9001:2015, BRCGS, and internal standards.
• Manage laboratory staff rotas, training, performance, and development to ensure a high-performing team.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment; manage lab consumables stock and external testing where needed.
• Collaborate with production, FS&Q, and global technical teams to investigate quality issues and drive improvement initiatives.
• Provide clear reporting and presentation of lab data to site and senior management.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A strong academic background in Microbiology (BSc or similar) - essential
• Food Science with microbiology focus desirable
• Demonstrable experience in a lab-based leadership or supervisory role, ideally within the food, chemical, petrochemical Gas/Oil, distillery or pharma industry.
• Solid understanding of microbiological techniques - essential, food safety, and HACCP systems - desirable.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and reporting tools.
• A self-motivated, precise, and collaborative individual who leads by example.
  
  

Apply now or contact the Pertemps team to find out more.

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