Laboratory Team Leader Location: Hull Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + excellent benefits Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week, day shift We are partnering with a well-established food manufacturing business in Hull who are seeking a Laboratory Team Leader to take ownership of the on-site laboratories. This is a key leadership role, perfect for someone with strong quality control experience and a hands-on approach to lab operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Role Reporting to the Quality Manager, you ll be responsible for managing a dedicated laboratory team of 8-9 while ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational excellence. You ll oversee all lab-based testing and sampling, play a pivotal role in maintaining food safety standards, and support wider site initiatives around quality improvement and compliance. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the laboratory team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and safety Manage sampling, testing, and analysis procedures in line with best practices and regulatory standards Oversee the certification and release of finished products Support and maintain quality systems including ISO 9001:2015 and BRCGS standards Drive accurate data reporting and support decision-making with analytical insight Maintain lab equipment, manage consumables, and ensure 24/7 rota cover Contribute to HACCP reviews and food safety culture improvements Liaise cross-functionally with operations, technical, and ..... full job details .....