Technical Manager

Attega Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Attega Group, recruiting on behalf of a growing UK heat pump manufacturer in Manchester, seeks an experienced Heat Pump Engineer to join as Technical, Service Manager & Heat Pump Engineer. The role blends hands-on engineering with service management, product development and system design to influence future products.

You will provide technical support, diagnose faults, assist with system design and help grow the product range while travelling within the UK to support customers and installations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with heat pumps in a practical engineering environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge.
• Excellent knowledge of heat pump controls and associated systems.
• Experience with sensors, commissioning and fault finding.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support across the company's heat pump products.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and controls-related issues.
• Support commissioning, fault finding and troubleshooting of heat pump systems.
• Provide technical support to customers, installers and other stakeholders.
• Oversee and improve service processes as the business grows.
• Work with engineering and product development teams to identify product improvements.
• Feed real-world field experience back into product development.
• Assist with system design and technical specifications where required.
• Develop technical documentation, processes and best practice.
• Contribute to future product strategy and the continued development of the product range.
• Travel within the UK to support customers, installations and technical requirements.

Skills

Heat pump experience

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Heat pump controls

Sensors and fault finding

Diagnostics and troubleshooting

Renewable energy systems

System design

Customer-facing skills

Independent work

Job description

• Location: Manchester / UK – with some travel
• Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Are you an experienced Heat Pump Engineer with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge?

Would you like the opportunity to combine your technical expertise with service management, product development and system design within a growing UK manufacturer?

Attega Group are proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing UK-based heat pump manufacturer, who are continuing to develop and expand their product range.

This is a newly created position offering the successful candidate the opportunity to help shape the role, improve existing products and influence the company's future technical and product strategy.

The Role:

As Technical, Service Manager & Heat Pump Engineer, you will bring strong practical experience of heat pump technology and a genuine understanding of how systems perform in the field.

You will be responsible for supporting technical and service requirements while also contributing to product development, system improvements and the ongoing growth of the company's product range.

This is a hands-on and varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical problems and wants the opportunity to have a genuine influence within a growing manufacturer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and engineering support across the company's heat pump products.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and controls-related issues.
• Support commissioning, fault finding and troubleshooting of heat pump systems.
• Provide technical support to customers, installers and other stakeholders.
• Oversee and improve service processes as the business continues to grow.
• Work closely with engineering and product development teams to identify product improvements.
• Feed real-world field experience and technical knowledge back into product development.
• Support the development and improvement of heat pump systems and controls.
• Assist with system design and technical specifications where required.
• Help develop technical documentation, processes and best practice.
• Contribute to future product strategy and the continued development of the product range.
• Travel within the UK when required to support customers, installations and technical requirements.

About You:

We are looking for someone with genuine, hands‑on heat pump experience rather than simply someone with a technically relevant CV.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience working with heat pumps in a practical engineering environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge.
• Excellent knowledge of heat pump controls and associated systems.
• Experience with sensors, commissioning and fault finding.
• The ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Experience working with heating or renewable energy systems.
• System design experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong communication and customer‑facing skills.
• A practical, hands‑on approach to engineering and problem solving.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of technical issues.
• A forward‑thinking approach and a genuine interest in developing products and processes.

Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing UK heat pump manufacturer at an important stage of its development.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Play a key role within a growing UK manufacturer.
• Help develop and improve an expanding product range.
• Shape a newly created technical and service position.
• Work closely with product development and engineering teams.
• Have genuine influence over technical processes and future product strategy.
• Bring your real‑world experience into the development of new and existing products.
• Develop your career alongside a growing business.
• Receive an excellent package for the right candidate.
• Benefit from an immediate start opportunity.

The Opportunity:

Our client isn't necessarily looking for someone with the perfect CV.

They're looking for someone who understands heat pumps, enjoys solving problems and wants to make a genuine difference.

If you're an experienced Heat Pump Engineer looking for a role where your knowledge will be valued, your ideas will be listened to and you can help shape the technical direction of a growing UK manufacturer, this could be an excellent opportunity.