Join the UK’s leading anodising specialist! Our client is recruiting a Technical and Quality Manager to lead innovation and quality at their Coventry site, with great benefits and excellent career development.
Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 5DX
* Full-time, permanent position (half-day Fridays!)
* Salary circa £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Our client is a market‑leading provider of high‑performance metal finishing solutions, specialising in advanced anodising and surface coating technologies. With over 70 years of industry expertise, they supply critical sectors including aerospace, motorsport, and engineering with technical precision, compliance, and innovation.
Their modern facility includes multiple anodising lines, two on‑site laboratories, and internationally recognised quality and environmental certifications (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001).
The Role
Our client is seeking a technically skilled and motivated Technical and Quality Manager to join their senior management team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in technical innovation, quality assurance, laboratory management, and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead technical operations across anodising and metal finishing processes
* Resolve technical, quality, and health & safety issues with hands‑on support
* Manage laboratory operations and maintain high analytical standards
* Provide technical advice to customers at pre‑ and post‑sales stages
* Implement and maintain compliance with quality and environmental standards
* Deliver internal training and best practice initiatives across teams
* Represent the business at industry events and international trade shows
* Manage technical documentation and support performance reporting
* Company pension scheme
* Free on‑site parking
* Cycle to work scheme
* Half‑day Fridays
* Training, learning, and development opportunities
* Exposure to international travel for events and best practice exchange
The Ideal Candidate
You will bring a blend of technical knowledge, practical experience, and excellent communication skills. You will be equally comfortable operating in the laboratory and on the shop floor, and confident liaising with clients and stakeholders at all levels. More about you:
* Higher qualification in chemistry, metallurgy, materials science, or similar
* Experience in hands‑on metal finishing – ideally anodising or electroplating
* Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
* Analytical thinking and strong attention to detail
* Familiarity with laboratory practices and production environments
* Member of the Institute of Materials Finishing (IMF)
* Qualifications or experience in ISO management systems and H&S (desirable)
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