CK Group are recruiting for a Laboratory Manager to join a busy analytical laboratory at their site in Middlesbrough. This is a permanent role working Monday - Friday. The role:

-The overall responsibility of ensuring optimum achievement of operational targets, in the most cost effective manner, consistent with safe operating practices. - To lead the teams, set expectations with team members, create an effective and safe environment. -Consider improvements and efficiencies to processes and procedures - To coordinate the daily workload and to ensure the laboratory equipment and test methods are operational. - To coordinate the Laboratory Work System to ensure adequate staffing levels on the shift pattern and weekend working requirements. - Provide support to the Day Supervisor and Laboratory Shift Supervisors to ensure relevant documentation and staff training has been completed to meet the daily requirements.

Your background:

-Degree/Higher National Certificate in related subject. - Excellent leadership & communication skills - Experience of leading large, high performing teams in similar environments. -Detailed Knowledge of relevant laboratory operations/standards and properties of relevant chemical products -Detailed Knowledge of relevant Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards