Technical Lead - Electrical Bias

Major Recruitment; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced electrical-biased technical lead. You will provide expert advice and support the development of a UK-wide field service team. The ideal candidate should have strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, experience in training engineers, and be comfortable with technical support roles. This position offers a competitive salary of £55k-£60k, along with benefits such as a company vehicle and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Phone

Qualifications

• Experience in recycling or industrial equipment preferred.
• Full UK driving licence required (forklift licence is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to engineers and clients.
• Support the quoting process for technical work.
• Coach and supervise engineers in the field.
• Identify training needs and shape technical capabilities.
• Travel to customer sites for support and training.

Skills

Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge

Experience leading or training engineering teams

Technical support and problem-solving

Confident with IT tools (Excel, Word, SAGE)

Self-motivated and hands-on

Tools

Excel

Word

SAGE

Job description

Job Description

You've fixed everything from balers to compactors - now it's time to lead.

You've spent years in the field solving electrical and mechanical faults on industrial equipment. You're respected for being the person others turn to when things get tricky. Now, you're ready to take on a role where you can share your knowledge, lead from the front, and shape how technical support is delivered across the UK.

In this role, you will be the electrical-biased technical lead in a growing, ambitious company.

What's in it for you?

A move into leadership, without leaving engineering behind

Ownership over technical standards, training, and quality

Direct input into the support and development of a UK-wide field service team

Flexible work-based in Rochdale, with travel to client sites when needed

A collaborative, respected culture where your ideas will be acted on

A competitive salary of £55k-£60k, company vehicle, fuel card, and phone

What you'll be doing:

Providing expert advice to engineers and clients (on-site and over the phone)

Supporting the quoting process for technical work and repairs

Coaching and supervising engineers in the field

Identifying training needs and shaping future technical capabilities

Using systems like Big Change and SAGE to keep stock and service records sharp

Occasionally travelling to customer sites for support, training, or troubleshooting

What we're looking for:

Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, ideally within recycling or industrial equipment

Experience leading, training, or supporting engineering teams

Comfortable with technical support, problem‑solving, and customer conversations

Confident with IT tools (Excel, Word, SAGE) and keen to learn the systems

Full UK driving licence (forklift licence is a big plus)

Someone self‑motivated, hands‑on, and ready to grow with us

Next steps:

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