Lab Manager
Job in
Ipswich, Suffolk County, IP1, England, UK
Listed on 2025-12-23
Listing for:
Pioneer Selection Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-23
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Test Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Lab Manager
Ipswich
Salary: £50,000 + benefits (flexible for an exceptional candidate)
Hours:
Mon–Fri, 8:30–5:00 (37.5 hrs/week)
A leading UK manufacturer in the refrigeration, heat pump and HVAC sector is seeking an Lab Manager to take ownership of its product testing laboratory. Supplying major supermarkets and food manufacturers across the country, this organisation produces fully bespoke systems manufactured on-site at its Ipswich facility.
As part of continued expansion, the business is looking for a technically strong and hands-on Lab Manager to drive testing excellence and support innovation across its product lines.
The Opportunity
This is a practical, lab-based leadership role ideal for someone with strong technical expertise in refrigeration, air-conditioning or heat-pump systems. You will oversee all daily operations of the R&D test lab, ensuring high-quality testing, reliable data, and alignment with engineering and product development activities.
You will initially manage one Lab Technician, with a second hire planned for Summer 2026.
Key Responsibilities
Run and oversee all daily laboratory operations
Ensure test rigs, tools and equipment are safe, calibrated and fully operational
Record, analyse and interpret test data (temperatures, pressures, energy use, cycle efficiency, noise levels, diagnostics)
Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and design improvements
Maintain compliance and calibration across instruments, sensors and data-logging equipment
Manage and mentor Lab Technicians, allocating tasks and reviewing progress
Assist with performance, reliability, endurance, environmental and fault-condition testing
Plan and schedule test activities to meet R&D and engineering project deadlines
Develop, update and improve test procedures, standards and lab documentation
Provide technical input in product development discussions
Ensure safety, adherence to SOPs and compliance with regulations
About You
Essential:
Previous Lab manager experience
Desirable experience with refrigeration, AC or heat-pump systems
Practical lab/test environment experience
Strong analytical and diagnostic skills
What’s on Offer
Training and progression opportunities within a market-leading organisation
Collaboration with wider engineering teams across Europe
24 days holiday + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
Pension + bonus scheme
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