Job Description
Senior Laboratory Technician
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: 35k + Benefits
Are you an experienced Laboratory Technician looking to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business as a Senior Laboratory Technician, leading and supporting laboratory operations.
Working closely with the Site Manager and wider operations teams, you ll play a key role in maintaining the highest quality standards, driving improvements, and supporting the development of a skilled and motivated team.
What you ll be doing:
• Overseeing day-to-day operations across Wet and Thermal laboratories.
• Managing and mentoring Laboratory Technicians, ensuring skill gaps are addressed and cover is maintained.
• Ensuring all testing schedules are adhered to, with accurate records and compliance to SOPs.
• Investigating and resolving technical issues, escalating when needed.
• Maintaining equipment calibration and laboratory standards.
• Supporting interdepartmental collaboration through clear communication.
• Managing laboratory consumables and ensuring operational activity is never delayed.
What we re looking for:
• Previous experience as a Senior Laboratory Technician or Laboratory Technician, ideally within manufacturing, production sectors.
• Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of laboratory processes and procedures.
• Demonstrable team management and leadership experience.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive, can-do approach.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels.
Why join?
• Day shifts only great work-life balance
• Be part of a company that values Pride, Openness, Excellence, Teamwork, Originality, and Nurture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A chance to work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas are valued.
If you re passionate about laboratory excellence, quality improvement, and leading a team, we d love to hear from you.
Please send your cv to (url removed)
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