Head Of Technical

Mech Tech Professionals; England; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Head of Technical to manage their technical offerings, processes, budget, and team management. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant field, extensive experience in a technical function, and expertise in fire and acoustic materials. This role offers a salary of up to £75k plus benefits, including a car allowance and a contributory pension scheme. This is a significant opportunity for experienced professionals to excel in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Bonus shares (max value £7,750)

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience within a technical function for a manufacturer.
• Proven experience managing New Product Development projects.

Responsibilities

• Promote company growth via technical development & services.
• Provide excellent proactive technical support & training.
• Manage New Product Development projects.
• Assist in the development of technical and marketing collateral.
• Manage Technical File & CRM engagement.

Skills

Expert level fire and acoustic materials knowledge

Expert level understanding of building regulations and certification

Expert level CAD & engineering experience

Experience of NPD process and lean processes

Experience of managing budgets

Experience of managing and developing a team

Education

Degree level education in appropriate field of study

Job description

Overview

Head of Technical – Hadleigh, Suffolk – Up to £75k DOE, plus car or car allowance of £6k, plus excellent benefits

Our client a leading Specialist Manufacturer are looking to recruit a Head of Technical for their prestigious site based in Hadleigh, Suffolk. The Head of Technical will play an integral part in the management of the Special Products technical offering, processes, budget and team management.

Salary and Hours

Salary: Up to £75k DOE, plus car or car allowance of £6k, plus excellent benefits.

Hours of work: 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Benefits

• Bonus shares (max value £7,750)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private Healthcare

Location

Hadleigh, Suffolk

Head of Technical Responsibilities

• Promote company growth via technical development & technical services to win new business.
• To provide excellent proactive technical support & training to our sales teams and new & existing customers
• To manage New Product Development projects
• To assist in the development of technical and marketing collateral
• Assist with compliance by management of the Technical File & CRM engagement
• To strive for enhancement within product range & technical offering

The successful candidate

• Degree level education in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• 10 years’ experience within a technical function for a manufacturer
• Expert level fire and acoustic materials knowledge
• Expert level understanding of building regulations and certification, construction and interiors and fit outs.
• Expert level CAD & engineering experience
• Experience of NPD process and lean processes
• Experience of managing budgets
• Experience of managing and developing a team

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Head of Technical looking to join a global leading manufacturer within the building sector