Laboratory Manager (Metals industry) 7:30am to 4:15pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 12pm Friday £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + strong benefits (bonus scheme, increased pension contributions, healthcare) Leicester Our client, a well-established component manufacturer is seeking a Laboratory Manager to join and lead its small lab department in Leicester (responsible for a team of two Laboratory Technicians). You will be key in ensuring metallurgical compliance across production, testing, and quality functions. Key Requirements for Laboratory Manager role: * Degree (or HNC/HND) qualified in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related discipline. * Experience working in a metallurgical or materials testing lab (manufacturing, foundry, automotive, aerospace experience is advantageous) * At least five years’ experience in a metallurgical laboratory within a manufacturing environment * Experience managing or supervising technical staff. * Familiarity with forging, machining, and heat treatment processes relevant to critical component manufacturing * Proficient in metallographic sample preparation, optical microscopy, and mechanical property verification * Strong communication, organisational, and technical reporting skills Key Responsibilities for Laboratory Manager * Manage the day-to-day operation of the metallurgical laboratory, including workload planning, testing, and doc...