Lab Team Leader

Location Hull
Discipline: Manufacturing & Production, Quality, Safety & Environmental
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000-£45,000
Contact name: Simon Cutsforth

Contact email: simon@cprec.co.uk
Contact phone: 01482 205808
Job ref: 715952
Published: about 23 hours ago
Expiry date: 05 Aug 2025 00:59
Laboratory Team Leader 
Location: Hull
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + excellent benefits
Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week, day shift

We are partnering with a well-established food manufacturing business in Hull who are seeking a Laboratory Team Leader to take ownership of the on-site laboratories. This is a key leadership role, perfect for someone with strong quality control experience and a hands-on approach to lab operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role
Reporting to the Quality Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing a dedicated laboratory team of 8-9 while ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational excellence. You’ll oversee all lab-based testing and sampling, play a pivotal role in maintaining food safety standards, and support wider site initiatives around quality improvement and compliance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop the laboratory team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and safety
  • Manage sampling, testing, and analysis procedures in line with best practices and regulatory standards
  • Oversee the certification and release of finished products
  • Support and maintain quality systems including ISO 9001:2015 and BRCGS standards
  • Drive accurate data reporting and support decision-making with analytical insight
  • Maintain lab equipment, manage consumables, and ensure 24/7 rota cover
  • Contribute to HACCP reviews and food safety culture improvements
  • Liaise cross-functionally with operations, technical, and production teams to drive site quality objectives
About You

You’ll be an experienced laboratory supervisor with a background in food, chemical, or similar manufacturing environments. You’re analytical, methodical, and a natural team leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.

What We’re Looking For
  • Strong background in Quality Control/Quality Assurance
  • Experience in analytical and microbiological techniques
  • Excellent time management, attention to detail, and data presentation skills
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
  • Experience with HACCP, BRCGS, and ISO 9001 (desirable)
  • HND or degree-level qualification in Food Science, Microbiology or a related subject (desirable)
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a progressive business, offering long-term career potential and a supportive working environment.

If you're ready to take the next step in your laboratory or quality career, we’d love to hear from you.



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