Laboratory Manager
(Metals industry)
7:30am to 4:15pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 12pm Friday
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum + strong benefits (bonus scheme, increased pension contributions, healthcare)
Leicester
Our client, a well-established component manufacturer is seeking a Laboratory Manager to join and lead its small lab department in Leicester (responsible for a team of two Laboratory Technicians). You will be key in ensuring metallurgical compliance across production, testing, and quality functions.
Key Requirements for Laboratory Manager role:
* Degree (or HNC/HND) qualified in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
* Experience working in a metallurgical or materials testing lab (manufacturing, foundry, automotive, aerospace experience is advantageous)
* At least five years’ experience in a metallurgical laboratory within a manufacturing environment
* Experience managing or supervising technical staff.
* Familiarity with forging, machining, and heat treatment processes relevant to critical component manufacturing
* Proficient in metallographic sample preparation, optical microscopy, and mechanical property verification
* Strong communication, organisational, and technical reporting skills
Key Responsibilities for Laboratory Manager
* Manage the day-to-day operation of the metallurgical laboratory, including workload planning, testing, and documentation.
* Supervis...