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About the Company
Join the UK’s leading anodising specialist! With over 70 years of expertise, our client is a market-leading provider of high-performance metal finishing solutions, trusted by sectors including aerospace, motorsport, and engineering.
Their modern Coventry facility boasts multiple anodising lines, two on-site laboratories, and internationally recognised quality and environmental certifications (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001). They combine technical precision with a culture of innovation, compliance, and excellence – making them the partner of choice for some of the world’s most demanding industries.
About the Role
As Technical Manager, you will join the senior management team and lead innovation, quality, and technical operations at the Coventry site. This hands-on role will see you overseeing laboratory operations, resolving technical and quality challenges, and ensuring the highest standards of compliance.
You will act as the technical authority for both internal teams and external customers, supporting process improvement initiatives, delivering training, and representing the business at industry events and international trade shows.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead technical operations across anodising and metal finishing processes
* Oversee and manage laboratory activities to maintain analytical excellence
* Provide technical advice and support to customers at pre- and post-sales stages
* Drive compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and health & safety standards
* Deliver training and best practice initiatives across teams
* Resolve technical, quality, and safety issues with hands-on support
* Represent the company at industry forums and international exhibitions
* Maintain technical documentation and contribute to performance reporting
About the Person
The successful candidate will be an experienced technical professional with strong leadership qualities and the ability to operate confidently at all levels. You’ll bring both laboratory and production experience, along with the communication skills to liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.
Key Skills & Experience
* Higher qualification in chemistry, metallurgy, materials science, or a related discipline
* Hands-on experience in metal finishing – ideally anodising or electroplating
* Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
* Clear and confident communicator with all stakeholders
* Familiarity with laboratory practices and production environments
* Membership of the Institute of Materials Finishing (IMF) (desirable)
* Experience with ISO management systems and health & safety (advantageous)
* Company pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Half-day Fridays
* Training, learning, and career development opportunities
* Exposure to international travel for events and best practice exchange
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established leader in the metal finishing industry. Apply today and help shape the future of anodising innovation!
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Production
* Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Oil, Gas, and Mining
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