Technical Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

10% employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Early finish on Fridays

International travel when required

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Cheshire invites an experienced Technical Manager to lead the technical function, shape strategy and drive product development, quality and regulatory compliance. You will manage a small technical team, translate customer requirements into technical solutions, and work closely with manufacturing to optimise processes and scale products.

Some international travel is expected. This permanent role offers a competitive salary (£60k-£70k), discretionary bonus, 10%

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Emulsion Science or related field.
• MSc or PhD highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in speciality chemical manufacturing or formulation.
• Strong background in product development and formulation chemistry.
• Experience leading technical, quality or R&D teams.
• Proven ability to work with customers and suppliers in a technical capacity.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Salary £60,000-£70,000 DOE; discretionary bonus; pension provision; generous leave.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical function and set strategic direction for development, quality, compliance and customer support.
• Develop and mentor a small technical team including QA and Product Development.
• Drive innovation and optimize new and existing formulations.
• Translate customer requirements into technical solutions for commercial teams.
• Act as primary escalation point for technical inquiries and complaints.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to scale products and optimise processes.
• Maintain product quality, regulatory compliance and governance.
• Foster relationships with suppliers for materials and improvements.
• Oversee validation, testing and continuous improvement programs.
• Support business growth through technical leadership and problem solving.
• Ensure food safety and risk management where applicable.
• Provide international support with occasional global travel.

Skills

Technical leadership

Product development

Quality & compliance

Team management

Customer engagement

Process optimisation

Problem solving

Education

Chemistry degree

MSc/PhD desirable

Job description

Technical Manager | Permanent | Cheshire | Speciality Chemicals Industry | £60,000-£70,000 | Immediate Start Available

Location: Cheshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Friday 8:00am-3:00pm

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced technical leader looking to play a pivotal role within a growing speciality chemicals manufacturer?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Manager to join a well-established chemical manufacturing business with an international customer base and a strong reputation for innovation. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will shape technical strategy, drive new product development, oversee product quality and compliance, and act as the technical authority across the organisation.

This role would suit a highly motivated chemist with significant industrial experience who enjoys combining hands‑on technical problem solving with strategic leadership, customer engagement, and team development.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the technical function and provide strategic direction across product development, quality, compliance and customer support.
• Manage and develop a small technical team including Quality Control, Product Development and Quality/Food Safety personnel.
• Drive innovation through the development and optimisation of new and existing chemical formulations.
• Support commercial teams by translating customer requirements into technical solutions.
• Act as the primary escalation point for technical enquiries and customer complaints.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure efficient product scale‑up and process optimisation.
• Maintain high standards of product quality, regulatory compliance and technical governance.
• Develop strong relationships with key suppliers and collaborate on raw material innovation and product improvements.
• Oversee product validation, testing programmes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to business growth through technical expertise, leadership and customer‑focused problem solving.
• Ensure appropriate food safety, quality and risk management processes are maintained where applicable.
• Support international customers and stakeholders, including occasional global travel.

What we're looking for

• Degree qualified in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Emulsion Science or a related scientific discipline.
• MSc or PhD qualification highly desirable.
• Extensive experience within speciality chemical manufacturing, formulation or industrial chemicals.
• Strong background in product development and formulation chemistry.
• Previous experience leading technical, quality or R&D teams.
• Proven ability to work directly with customers and suppliers in a technical capacity.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.
• Competitive salary of £60,000-£70,000 DOE
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Employer pension contribution of 10% with no employee contribution required
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent work-life balance with an early finish every Friday