Laboratory Manager

Lloyds Register

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for people and precision? Lloyds Register GMT based at the prestigious Wilton Centre is seeking an exceptional Laboratory Manager to lead and inspire our high‑performing team at the forefront of marine fuel analysis.

We’re looking for a confident and capable leader with a strong background in petrochemical analysis or the marine industry. You’ll combine technical expertise with outstanding communication skills and a genuine passion for developing people. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining our world‑class standards and driving continuous improvement.

In this pivotal role you’ll do more than manage the laboratory operations; you’ll help shape the future of our laboratory by fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement. You’ll be the driving force behind a team that delivers critical insights to safeguard marine operations and optimise vessel performance for over 6,000 ships worldwide.

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values‑driven and helps colleagues develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.

• People First:
  Inspire, coach and develop a talented team of laboratory professionals. You’ll champion a high‑performance culture ensuring every team member thrives and contributes to our shared success.
• Operational Excellence:
  Ensure effective management of the laboratory operations ensuring testing is efficient, safe and of the highest quality while maintaining cost‑effectiveness and compliance.
• Strategic
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with our QA Manager and HSES Lead to uphold rigorous standards in quality, safety and environmental compliance.
• Accreditation Leadership:
  Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and ISO 45001 reinforcing our reputation for technical excellence.
• Business Impact:
  Manage financial and operational responsibilities including budgeting, stock control and method development to support our growth and innovation.

• Degree / Higher National Certificate in a related subject.
• Excellent leadership & communication skills.
• Experience of leading large, high‑performing teams in similar environments.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant laboratory operations/standards and properties of relevant chemical products.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Proficiency in computer skills.

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification compliance and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry. A trusted advisor to our customers, we help design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.

Lloyds Register is wholly owned by the Lloyds Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyds Register colleagues and Lloyds Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action‑oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.

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