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Laboratory Manager

Aqumen Recruitment
Posted 13 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire DN14, England

Salary

£50,000 - £58,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance

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  • The position of Laboratory Manager in Goole offers a salary range of £50,000 to £58,000 and is a permanent role.
  • The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team and manage day-to-day laboratory operations in a global oils and fats food manufacturing company.
  • Applicants must have a degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field, along with at least 5 years of hands-on lab experience in an analytical environment.
  • Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and ISO 17025 standards, overseeing method development, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • The role also includes a variety of benefits such as a non-contractual bonus, 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and private healthcare.

Laboratory Manager – Goole – £50,000–£58,000 – Permanent
Join a global leader. Drive innovation. Lead a high-performing team.

Our client, a global industry leader in the oils and fats food manufacture sector, is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to take ownership of their busy lab in Goole. This is a permanent, high-impact role where you’ll lead operations, shape strategy, and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

You’ll be the go-to expert for laboratory operations — from implementing quality systems and driving continuous improvement, to developing your team and delivering results that keep the business ahead of the competition.

What you’ll be doing

  • Lead and manage day-to-day laboratory operations
  • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, ISO 17025, and quality systems
  • Plan, coordinate, and allocate resources to meet deadlines efficiently
  • Oversee method development, validation, and proficiency testing
  • Manage budgets, procurement, and supplier relationships
  • Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a skilled laboratory team
  • Act as deputy for the Technical Manager when required

What we’re looking for

  • Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field
  • 5+ years’ hands-on lab experience in an analytical environment
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 17025 and LIMS/SAP systems
  • Proven leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent problem-solving, organisation, and decision-making abilities
  • Solid understanding of laboratory Health & Safety requirements

What’s on offer

  • Salary: £50,000 – £58,000 + benefits
  • Non-contractual bonus
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • 5% matched Pension scheme
  • BUPA private healthcare
  • Cash-back health scheme with virtual GP access
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Retail & leisure discounts
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Free parking and non-payable electric vehicle charging points
  • Permanent role with a global company
  • Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week (with out-of-hours contact)

If you’re ready to take the next step in your laboratory career and lead a team at the forefront of quality and innovation — apply today.

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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