Technical Manager
The rewards
* Salary circa £65,000–£75,000 per annum
* Annual profit-related bonus and attendance incentives
* Private healthcare and BUPA cash plan
* 24/7 virtual GP support
* Enhanced company pension contribution options
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and additional company event days
* Life assurance, personal accident cover, and enhanced sick pay scheme
* Training and professional development support
The role of Technical Manager:
* Leading technical projects across thermal packaging and specialist material product ranges
* Supporting product development, testing, trials, and certification activities
* Solving technical heat transfer and thermal performance challenges
* Working closely with production to resolve manufacturing and process issues
* Managing technical compliance including UKCA, BBA, and wider certification requirements
* Driving innovation, product improvements, and new product introduction projects
* Working closely with senior leadership, Production, and Operations
The ideal Technical Manager:
* Degree qualified in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, or similar scientific discipline
* Experience within technical, product development, or R&D-focused manufacturing environments
* Understanding of thermal materials, polymers, or temperature-controlled packaging is advantageous
* Commercially aware with excellent organisation and problem-solving ability
* Comfortable operating within a busy SME-style manufacturing environment
This highly visible role is based within an advanced materials manufacturer and packaging specialist supplying technical products into pharmaceutical, construction, and industrial markets worldwide.
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