Technical Manager

Eurocell PLC; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading uPVC manufacturer is looking for a Technical Manager to oversee injection moulding processes and maintain a skilled technical team. Located in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, you will implement CI initiatives to minimize downtime and ensure safety standards. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of injection moulding, experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000 along with benefits such as a healthcare plan and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Healthcare plan

Cash plan

3x Salary Life Assurance

High Street discounts

Staff discount

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of injection moulding and tool design.
• Experience in leading and mentoring a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee injection moulding and maintenance activities.
• Implement best safety practices with the Management and SHE team.
• Assign tasks and monitor work quality.
• Ensure timely response to equipment breakdowns.

Skills

Injection Moulding

Leadership

Understanding of Technical Drawings

Communication

Collaboration with SHE team

Job description

ROLE

Technical Manager

HOURS

08:30 - 16:00

SALARY

£50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience, plus benefits

BENEFITS

• Healthcare plan
• Cash plan
• 3x Salary Life Assurance
• High Street discounts
• Staff discount

BASE

Site Based - S&S Plastics, Sutton in Ashfield

Eurocell are a stock market listed Plc and the market leader for uPVC products within the building industry. We know that our people are our greatest asset, we are successful, dynamic, ambitious and looking for great team players to grow with us.

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Technical Manager, within S&S Plastics, part of the Eurocell Group of companies based in Sutton in Ashfield.

The Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing injection moulding, technical and maintenance activities, leading and developing a skilled team and implementing CI initiatives to reduce manufacturing down time.

The ideal candidate for this role will have extensive knowledge of injection moulding and tool design with experience of leading, mentoring and developing a technical team.

WHAT OUR TECHNICAL MANAGERS DO

• Work closely with Management and SHE team to implement and embed best safety practice
• Ensure all Technical team colleagues are properly trained in safe work practices, LOTOTO and emergency response protocols
• Assign tasks, set priorities and monitor work quality to achieve manufacturing and maintenance goals
• Manage workforce planning, including staffing levels, shift scheduling and holiday planning to ensure continuous coverage
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to support their technical development and career growth
• Plan, coordinate and oversee all technical and maintenance activities
• Ensure timely and effective response to equipment breakdowns and maintenance emergencies to minimise production downtime

WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR TECHNICAL MANAGERS

• Previous experience working within a fast paced Manufacturing environment
• Experience working within Injection Moulding and Tooling
• Ability to understand and interpret Technical Drawings
• Excellent communication and leadership experience

WHAT WE OFFER OUR TECHNICAL MANAGERS

• Very competitive basic salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays – normally 33 days in total each year
• Free Healthcare plan for all employees
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit
• Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary
• Christmas shutdown
• Option to join the Eurocell Share Save Scheme at discounted rates
• Company Pension Plan
• Employee discount on Eurocell products
• Discounts across many well-known online and high street retailers
• A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development
• Care First Employee Assistance Programme, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for confidential support and advice, if and when you need it
• Colleague Referral Programme; we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team
• Excellent opportunities to grow with us, and progress your career