We’re looking for a Technical Manager with a strong engineering background. Got the engineering know-how to keep weaving and finishing at their best? Ready to lead plant upgrades and drive innovation in textiles? Overview We’ve partnered with a globally renowned textile manufacturer in their search for a Group Technical Manager to provide leadership across multiple UK textile sites. This is the ideal role for someone who combines engineering expertise with a deep understanding of textile processes – from loom performance through to fabric finishing. What You’ll Get * Up to £80k salary bonus * Company car or car allowance * Pension * Private Medical Insurance * Life assurance * 23 holidays plus bank holidays * Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme, free eyesight tests & glasses vouchers About You * You’ll have an engineering background and/or qualification * A strong project manager, with the ability to coordinate multiple complex projects * A natural leader who inspires and develops engineers, managers and supervisors * Good operational experience in a CI environment * Resilient under pressure with a solutions focused approach * Influential, inspiring and ambitious * Happy with a multi-site role, predominantly North West based * Highly desirable to have a background in textile manufacturing About the Job * Lead engineering operations covering machinery, utilities and infrastructure * Oversee loom performance, fabric quality and finishing processes (washing, dyeing, calendaring, coating) * Deliver plant upgrades, automation projects, and equipment modernisation * Troubleshoot technical issues and implement long-term solutions * Optimise yarn and fabric performance – from warp and weft quality to defect prevention * Manage and maintain utilities including boilers, compressors, and effluent treatment plants * Drive continuous improvement through digital monitoring systems and process automation * Align engineering activity with wider business objectives, working closely with production, R&D, and supply chain About the Company * Global leading textile manufacturer * One of the world’s largest suppliers of contract textiles * Supportive, close-knit team where people stay for a long time Get ahead for 2026 and apply now