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Technical Manager

ASC Connections
Bl53Qx, BL5 3QX, United Kingdom
5 days ago
£65,000 – £75,000 pa

Salary

£65,000 – £75,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
26 May 2026 (5 days ago)

Benefits

Annual Profit-Related Bonus Private Healthcare Enhanced Company Pension Contribution 25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays Life Assurance Personal Accident Cover Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme Training and Professional Development Support
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Salary circa £65,000 - £75,000 | Profit Bonus Scheme | Bonus | Private Healthcare | Enhanced Pension

ATechnical Manager opportunity has arisen within an advanced materials manufacturer and packaging specialist supplying technical products into pharmaceutical, construction and industrial markets worldwide. This is a highly visible role leading technical development, product performance, compliance and innovation across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working closely with senior leadership, Production and Operations, the role requires a highly organised and commercially aware technical professional capable of operating at pace, simplifying complex problems and driving projects through to completion.

Technical Manager responsibilities include -

* 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.

Technical Manager desirable skills and experience -

* Degree qualified within 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 advantageous.
* Commercially aware with excellent organisation and problem-solving ability.
* Comfortable operating within a busy SME-style manufacturing environment.

Technical Manager benefits include -

* Annual profit-related bonus and attendance incentives.
* Private healthcare, BUPA cash plan and 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 available.

If you're a technically capable and commercially aware engineering or scientific professional seeking a varied leadership role within product development and manufacturing, apply now via the link in this Technical Manager advert.

Keywords:
R&D Manager, Quality, Systens, Product Development Manager, Technical Lead, Innovation Manager, Materials Scientist, Polymer, Thermal Packaging, Manufacturing, Product Compliance, Product Development, Heat Transfer, Technical Engineering, Packaging, Scientific Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Technical Support, UKCA, BBA

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

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