Laboratory Manager (12‑Month FTC) – Travel & Car

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller S.e.c.s.; Market Drayton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dairy company is seeking a Laboratory Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract to oversee laboratory operations across multiple UK sites. The role involves ensuring compliance, managing technical standards, and leading a skilled team. Ideal candidates will have laboratory management experience in food manufacturing, knowledge of LIMS and SAP systems, and strong leadership and problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including an annual bonus and a company car.

Benefits

Up to 10% annual bonus

Company car

Private medical care

4 × life assurance

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a laboratory, ideally within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of LIMS systems and SAP.
• Expertise in laboratory methods, testing, calibrations, and equipment servicing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage laboratory operations, driving technical excellence.
• Oversee laboratory methods, audits, and accreditation standards.
• Provide support to site laboratory teams and manage relationships.

Skills

Laboratory management

Knowledge of LIMS systems

Expertise in laboratory methods

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Education

Level 4 Food Hygiene

Level 4 HACCP

Tools

SAP

Job description

A dairy company is seeking a Laboratory Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract to oversee laboratory operations across multiple UK sites. The role involves ensuring compliance, managing technical standards, and leading a skilled team. Ideal candidates will have laboratory management experience in food manufacturing, knowledge of LIMS and SAP systems, and strong leadership and problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including an annual bonus and a company car.