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
If you feel that you have the required skills and experience for this role, then get in touch with Jess for more info