Lab Manager

CK Group are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Manager to join a chemical manufacturing company in the oil and additives industry at their site based in the Basildon area, on a full time, permanent basis.


The Client:

Our client is a privately owned organisation who specialise in formulating, manufacturing and supplying chemicals used in the oil and gas industry. The company offers a salary of £34,000 as well as a generous benefits package including 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, pension scheme with a company contribution of 9%, life assurance scheme, private healthcare, employee assistance programme and discretionary bonus scheme.


Location:

This role will be based at the company's site near Basildon, easily commutable by road from Chelmsford, Romford, Wickford, Southend, Grays and surrounding areas. 


Lab Manager Role:

Your main duties will include:
 

•  Supervising the laboratory technicians and providing training and support as required
•  Holding performance reviews and setting objectives for the laboratory technicians
•  Provide support to the Technical and Sales teams as required
•  Responsible for the maintenance of laboratory equipment
•  You may have to cover the occasional night shift for holiday and/or sickness cover
•  Responsible for all in house testing of raw materials and finished products
•  Responsible for upkeep and ordering of all consumables required for the laboratory
•  Responsible for sample disposal

Your Background:

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

•  A Chemistry Degree
•  Previous experience managing an Analytical, QC or Testing Laboratory

Apply:

For more information or to apply for this Lab Manager position, please contact Sajra Hameed on 01246 457720 or email shameed@ckgroup.co.uk, quoting job ref 104504.

 
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.