Rubber Technical Manager

Bowmay Consulting; Oldham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Life assurance

Healthcare benefits

Company pension contribution

Clear route to progression

Job summary

Bowmay Consulting is assisting in the search for a Technical Manager to lead rubber compounding development and the lab team for a global leader in technical textiles. The role offers relocation flexibility and a clear path to progression within a worldwide organisation.

The successful candidate will direct product and process development, ensure compliance with standards, support sales with technical costings, and help shape long-term technical strategy while staying ahead of market

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience in rubber compounding (essential).
• Experience managing or leading a sizeable technical or lab team.
• Strong understanding of product development, testing and ISO/industry standards.
• Confident working with customers and providing clear technical guidance.
• Commercially aware, solutions-focused and comfortable influencing decisions.
• Leads by example and values team development, collaboration and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead rubber compounding product and process development aligned to company and customer objectives.
• Manage and develop the laboratory team and wider technical function.
• Produce recipes, mix cycles and testing specifications for rubber compounds.
• Ensure all compounds meet British, International and customer-specific standards.
• Investigate and resolve internal and customer non-conformances.
• Support sales with technical expertise and accurate costings.
• Oversee external testing, trials and commissioning activity as required.
• Stay ahead of developments in materials, technologies and competitor products.
• Contribute directly to product innovation and long-term technical strategy.

Skills

Rubber compounding

Team leadership

Product development

Customer guidance

Commercial awareness

Team development

Job description

Are you a rubber compounding expert? Do you want a role with a clear route to progression? Are you open to relocation?

We're supporting a long-standing partner and global leader in technical textiles in their search for a Technical Manager to lead their rubber compounding development and lab team.

This is a business we know extremely well. We've placed a number of people here over the years and their retention is phenomenal; people join, progress and build long-term careers. It's a fantastic business to join.

What you'll get

• £ highly competitive (DOE)
• 33 days holiday
• Life assurance
• Healthcare benefits
• Company pension contribution
• Clear route to progression within a global organisation
• Long-term stability with a business known for excellent staff retention
• A company that genuinely invests in its people, facilities and product innovation

About You

• Solid, hands‑on experience in rubber compounding (essential)
• Experience managing or leading a sizeable technical or lab team
• Strong understanding of product development, testing and ISO/industry standards
• Confident working with customers and providing clear technical guidance
• Commercially aware, solutions‑focused and comfortable influencing decisions
• Someone who leads by example and values team development, collaboration and quality

About the Role

• Lead rubber compounding product and process development aligned to company and customer objectives
• Manage and develop the laboratory team and wider technical function
• Produce recipes, mix cycles and testing specifications for rubber compounds
• Ensure all compounds meet British, International and customer‑specific standards
• Investigate and resolve internal and customer non‑conformances
• Support sales with technical expertise and accurate costings
• Oversee external testing, trials and commissioning activity as required
• Stay ahead of developments in materials, technologies and competitor products
• Contribute directly to product innovation and long‑term technical strategy

About the business

• Highly respected global manufacturer
• Exceptional staff retention and long‑term career stability
• Clear progression opportunities within a global structure
• Investment in people, R&D and technical capability