Head Of Technical

Mech Tech Professionals; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist manufacturer in Hadleigh is seeking a Head of Technical to manage their Technical offering, budget, and team. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience in a technical role, expert knowledge of fire and acoustic materials, and CAD experience. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £75k, plus benefits and a hybrid work arrangement.

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.
• Expert level understanding of construction and interiors.
• Experience of managing budgets and a team.

Responsibilities

• Promote company growth through technical development.
• Provide proactive technical support to sales teams.
• Manage New Product Development projects.

Skills

Technical development

Technical support

Team management

New Product Development

Fire and acoustic materials knowledge

Building regulations understanding

CAD and engineering experience

Education

Degree level education in appropriate field or equivalent work experience

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, is 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.

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

Location: Hadleigh, Suffolk.

Benefits to include:

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

Head of Technical Responsibilities

• Promote company growth via technical development & technical services to win new business.
• Provide excellent proactive technical support & training to sales teams and new & existing customers.
• Manage New Product Development projects.
• Assist in the development of technical and marketing collateral.
• Assist with compliance by management of the Technical File & CRM engagement.
• 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.