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Lab Manager 6593

Laboratory Manager 6593

Location: Tewkesbury

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday (with flexibility for urgent operational needs)

Salary: £36,637.20 per annum

 


 

Key Responsibilities of a Laboratory Manager

  • Ensure product safety, quality and compliance across all testing (raw materials, in-process, finished product, shelf life).
  • Plan and oversee testing schedules, ensuring correct methods are followed and results are accurately recorded, monitored and trended.
  • Manage and develop Laboratory Technicians and Team Leader, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
  • Maintain audit readiness; prepare for and support BRCGS accreditation audits.
  • Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, validation and servicing.
  • Coordinate external laboratory analysis and provide Certificates of Conformance to customers.
  • Manage non-conformance investigations in conjunction with Technical and Production.
  • Champion HACCP, Food Safety Management Systems, COSHH and robust laboratory procedures.
  • Lead KPI reporting, root-cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
  • Deliver sensory panel training and maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safety standards.

Key Skills of a Laboratory Manager

  • Strong people leadership with excellent communication, coaching and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience coordinating teams in a laboratory environment.
  • Working knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety, HACCP, CCP validation, microbiological safety and QMS.
  • Hands-on laboratory experience in food science, microbiology or biology.
  • Attention to detail in reporting and SOP writing.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis.

Desirable:

  • HNC/Degree in a science-related subject (Food Microbiology/Chemistry).
  • Knowledge of dairy industry and laboratory accreditation standards.

Rewards & Benefits

  • Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and development.
  • 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service).
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Discounted products & doorstep delivery.
  • Enhanced pension via Salary Exchange.
  • Health & wellbeing support through Simply Health (post-probation).
  • Private Medical Insurance (after qualifying service).

Application Details

If you’re an experienced Laboratory Manager (or ambitious Team Leader) with a passion for food safety, BRCGS compliance and HACCP, we’d love to hear from you.

???? Please email your CV to zee.powell@first-base.co.uk or call Zee Powell on 01453 755330.


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Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
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