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 onor email , quoting job ref 104504.


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