Average Laboratory Manager salary in the UK

Laboratory Manager - £55-65,000 & Excellent Benefits - ISO 17025, LAB 30, BOHS, UKASLocation: Gateshead, Tyne and WearSalary: £55-65k + Excellent BenefitsContract: Full Time, PermanentAbout Us:We’re dedicated to making the world a safer place to live and work. As one of the UK’s leading risk management and compliance consultancies, our laboratories play a crucial role in delivering high-quality asbestos testing, environmental analysis, and scientific innovation. We’re now looking for an experienced Laboratory Manager to join our Gateshead team and lead a talented group of professionals in driving operational excellence, technical quality, and continuous improvement.The Role:As our Laboratory Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of our busy analytical laboratories, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency at every level. You will manage a team of laboratory professionals, uphold UKAS-accredited standards, and lead initiatives to improve performance, customer service, and technical capability.Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a laboratory team of 10+ full-time employees, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration.Maintain compliance with ISO 17025, LAB 30, and relevant quality management systems.Oversee all aspects of laboratory performance, including workflow, sample preparation, and analytical procedures.Ensure timely delivery of high-quality results in line with OTD (On Time Delivery) targets and client expectations.Manage laboratory budgets, resources, consumables, and waste disposal.Conduct staff training, authorisations, competency assessments, and performance reviews.Support and lead UKAS audits, accreditation activities, and compliance monitoring.Oversee participation in RICE, AIMS, AISS, SEMS, or equivalent proficiency testing schemes.Develop and implement new analytical methods and drive investment in laboratory capability and innovation.Interpret and report analytical data for internal and external clients.Act as a technical mentor to laboratory and chemistry staff, ensuring robust analytical standards and safety protocols.About You:We’re looking for a technically proficient, people-focused leader with a passion for laboratory excellence and continuous improvement.Essential Requirements:Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in asbestos testing or chemistry laboratory operations.Proven leadership experience managing teams of 10+ staff.Strong understanding of ISO 17025, LAB 30, or similar quality systems.Demonstrable record of improving customer service and laboratory performance.Experience managing laboratory budgets and resources.Competence in BOHS proficiency modules.Sound knowledge of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.Proven experience with UKAS accreditation and audit processesDesirableRSPH Level 4 Certificate in Asbestos Laboratory and Project Management.Experience developing new laboratory methods and implementing new technologies.Why Us?Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunity to lead within a UKAS-accredited, market-leading laboratory.Continuous professional development and training opportunities.A positive, inclusive culture built on safety, integrity, and innovation.

The Company: Leading accredited calibration specialists with over 50 years' experience. Laboratories’ worldwide to provide customers The Role of the Laboratory Manager Overall responsibility for calibration laboratory. Overseeing team, hiring responsibility and P&L responsibilities. Benefits of the Laboratory Manager Salary Depending on experience Pension scheme Annual Leave The Ideal Person for the Laboratory Manager Must have experience working in calibration environment. Management experience. Practical understanding of ISO17025. Valid Driver’s License. If you think the role of Laboratory Manager is for you, apply now! Consultant: Joshua Cummings Email: Tel no. Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. About On Target At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally

Laboratory Technician Location: MiddlesbroughJob Type: Temporary Contract with the potential to go permanentPay Rate: £12.30 - £13.33 per hour We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our client's team on a temporary basis. This role is crucial in helping to reduce the global environmental footprint by assisting in the development of green construction materials.  Day-to-day of the role: Assist in completing scientific testing and production to ensure projects are delivered on time.Work closely with experts from various departments to foster knowledge-sharing and teamwork as we work toward a common goal.Prepare and test samples according to client or company-specified methods.Ensure our research and products stay reliable by accurately recording and maintaining laboratory data in our systems.Help sustain a safe, efficient, and high-standard workspace by following our lab housekeeping processes.Support seamless operations by managing stock levels and ensuring materials and supplies are always available. Required Skills & Qualifications: A degree in Chemistry or Material Science or a related disciplineProficient using Microsoft OfficeAbility to work independently and as part of a teamGeneral lab/warehouse/site housekeepingAbility to carry out manual liftingFull UK driver's licence, proficient to drive a 3.5T van.Experience in a research laboratory setting (preferred but not essential).Understanding of scientific principles and methodologies  How to apply: To apply for this Laboratory Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.