Technical Manager

CMD Recruitment; Westbury; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Manager in Westbury, England, with a competitive salary of circa £60,000 plus bonuses. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical leadership within manufacturing, overseeing quality management systems and compliance. Responsibilities include leading teams, managing audits, and driving process improvements. The role offers comprehensive benefits including private medical and life insurance and opportunities for leadership influence within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Private medical and life insurance

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Proven background in technical leadership or quality management within manufacturing.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the technical and quality teams.
• Oversee the Quality Management System and ensure full compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Manage internal and external audits.
• Drive process improvements to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

Skills

Technical leadership

Quality management

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical problem solving

Job description

Overview

Technical Manager

Circa £60,000 per annum + bonus

Westbury, Wiltshire

Permanent

Our client, a leading manufacturer committed to excellence and continuous improvement, is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to drive quality, compliance, and technical performance across their site.

You will lead the technical function, managing quality systems, audits, and compliance while guiding a skilled team. Your focus : ensuring products meet customer and regulatory requirements throughout their life cycle, strengthening processes, and supporting operational success.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the technical and quality teams.
• Oversee the Quality Management System and ensure full compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Manage internal and external audits.
• Drive process improvements to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Partner with production, supply chain, marketing, and other functions to meet project goals.
• Manage budgets, resources, and technical project timelines.
• Provide expert troubleshooting, risk reporting, and technical guidance.
• Build effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and external bodies.
• Champion safe working practices and support a culture of continuous improvement.

About You

• Proven background in technical leadership or quality management within manufacturing.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder skills.
• Analytical, proactive, and solutions-driven.
• Experienced in industry standards, compliance, and quality systems.
• Able to inspire teams and manage change effectively.

What’s on Offer

• Circa £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Annual bonus
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Private medical and life insurance
• Plus many more! This is a key leadership role with real influence, a collaborative culture, and the opportunity to shape quality and technical strategy in a forward-thinking organisation.

Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their applications. should you not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application was unsuccessful