Laboratory Manager

GMP Recruitment Agency Limited are proud to be partnered with the UK’s leading independent, family-owned business who specialise in food and drink distribution for wholesale customers, located in Tewkesbury.

Laboratory Manager – Food Manufacturing

We’re looking for an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead a busy laboratory team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Please note: Previous FOOD LABORATORY experience is essential for this role. Candidates must come from a food manufacturing, food microbiology, dairy or closely related food laboratory background.

The role will involve:

• Managing and developing the laboratory team

• Overseeing microbiological, environmental and product testing

• Managing sampling, shelf-life testing and laboratory schedules

• Investigating quality and microbiological issues

• Supporting BRCGS, HACCP and food safety compliance

• Ensuring laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated

• Driving improvements across laboratory processes and standards

• Reporting laboratory KPIs, trends and results to management

What we’re looking for:

• Strong food laboratory experience – essential

• Previous team leadership or management experience

• Good knowledge of food microbiology and food safety

• Understanding of BRCGS and HACCP

• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills

• Food Science, Microbiology or similar qualification would be advantageous

• Dairy industry experience would be a bonus

A great opportunity for an experienced food laboratory professional who enjoys leading a team, improving processes and playing a key role in product safety and quality