Job ID:41281
Laboratory Manager
Lloyd’s Register
Location: Redcar - UK
About the Role:
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for people and precision? Lloyd’s Register GMT, based at the prestigious Wilton Centre, is seeking an exceptional Laboratory Manager to lead and inspire our high-performing team at the forefront of marine fuel analysis.
We’re looking for a confident and capable leader with a strong background in petrochemical analysis or the marine industry. You’ll combine technical expertise with outstanding communication skills and a genuine passion for developing people. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining our world-class standards and driving continuous improvement.
In this pivotal role, you’ll do more than manage operations—you’ll help shape the future of our laboratory by fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll be the driving force behind a team that delivers critical insights to safeguard marine operations and optimise vessel performance for over 6,000 ships worldwide.
What we offer you
1. The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values-driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programs
The Role
2. People First: Inspire, coach, and develop a talented team of laboratory professionals. You’ll champion a high-performance culture, ensuring every team member thrives and contributes to our shared success.
3. Operational Excellence: Ensure effective management of the laboratory operations, ensuring testing is efficient, safe, and of the highest quality—while maintaining cost-effectiveness and compliance.
4. Strategic Collaboration: Partner with our QA Manager and HSES Lead to uphold rigorous standards in quality, safety, and environmental compliance.
5. Accreditation Leadership: Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and ISO 45001, reinforcing our reputation for technical excellence.
6. Business Impact: Manage financial and operational responsibilities, including budgeting, stock control, and method development to support our growth and innovation.
What you bring
7. Degree/Higher National Certificate in related subject.
8. Excellent leadership & communication skills
9. Experience of leading large, high performing teams in similar environments.
10. Detailed Knowledge of relevant laboratory operations/standards and properties of relevant chemical products
11. Detailed Knowledge of relevant Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards
12. Proficiency in computer skills.
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About us
We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.