Lab Manager Ipswich Salary: £50,000 + benefits (flexible for an exceptional candidate) Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30–5:00 (37.5 hrs/week) A leading UK manufacturer in the refrigeration, heat pump and HVAC sector is seeking an Lab Manager to take ownership of its product testing laboratory. Supplying major supermarkets and food manufacturers across the country, this organisation produces fully bespoke systems manufactured on-site at its Ipswich facility. As part of continued expansion, the business is looking for a technically strong and hands-on Lab Manager to drive testing excellence and support innovation across its product lines. The Opportunity This is a practical, lab-based leadership role ideal for someone with strong technical expertise in refrigeration, air-conditioning or heat-pump systems . You will oversee all daily operations of the R&D test lab, ensuring high-quality testing, reliable data, and alignment with engineering and product development activities. You will initially manage one Lab Technician , with a second hire planned for Summer 2026 . Key Responsibilities Run and oversee all daily laboratory operations

Ensure test rigs, tools and equipment are safe, calibrated and fully operational

Record, analyse and interpret test data ...