Laboratory Manager - Yolk Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Laboratory Manager

Cheltenham

£35,000

Yolk Recruitment is pleased to support this leading food manufacturer in their search for a Laboratory Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity with a well-established family business that values Quality, has a strong record of investing in people and the operation and is continuing to grow, offering long term security and the opportunity to develop your skill set and future career.

You'll be responsible for all aspects of the Laboratory operation, managing people, processes and ensuring quality throughout in a career that's sure to be rewarding with this well known brand!

As the Laboratory Manager, this is what you'll be doing:

• Manage lab staff scheduling, ensuring full coverage and filling in as needed.
• Oversee maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment per schedule.
• Ensure timely and accurate product testing following standard methods.
• Train, mentor, and develop Laboratory Technicians, monitoring performance and creating development plans.
• Maintain consistency in lab operations and communicate food safety/quality issues effectively.
• Assist the Technical Manager in site accreditation audits and meetings.
• Coordinate testing and sampling of raw, in-process, and finished products, including root cause analysis.
• Manage external sample testing, recording, and monitoring results.
• Prepare Certificates of Conformance/Analysis for customers.
• Initiate and manage non-conformance reports, escalating issues to the Technical Manager.
• Track and report KPIs to the Technical Manager.
• Implement and review the Laboratory Manual and testing protocols in line with legislation.
• Enforce health and safety, COSHH, food safety, and HACCP policies in the lab.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe laboratory environment.

What you will bring to the team as Laboratory Manager:

• Have experience working as a Laboratory Manager or Laboratory Team Leader.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
• Confident, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and clear communication.
• Experience within food or microbiology laboratories.
• Be educated to HNC / Degree level in a science related subject is desirable.

This is what you'll get in return:

• 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Opportunities to develop your skillset with development plans and courses.
• Private health plan.
• Annual salary reviews.
• 10% combined pension.

Are you up for the challenge?

If you feel like you have the right skills, experience and passion to be successful in this Laboratory Manager positions please get in touch and apply with Rae Stephenson now!

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.