Technical Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established small manufacturing business in Reading is seeking a Technical Operations Manager. The ideal candidate will have strong engineering and leadership skills to oversee operations, manage staff, and drive growth. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, improving efficiency, and maintaining customer relationships. This full-time role offers opportunities for advancement, including a potential permanent position.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Possibility of permanent role

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering or manufacturing roles.
• Leadership skills to supervise and motivate a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day to day business operations.
• Supervise staff to achieve business goals.
• Negotiate and secure new contracts.

Skills

Strong technical competence from an engineering, manufacturing or related field

Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong IT skills

Strategic thinker

Highly self motivated

Strong organisational skills

Full clean driver's licence

Job description

Job Title: Technical Operations Manager

This post is full time, 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. 28 days a year annual leave, including Christmas and Bank Holidays. This is a 3 month contract with the possibility of leading to a permanent role for the right candidate.

Overview

We are a well established small manufacturing business with a stable revenue and a loyal customer base. We’re at an exciting stage where we see clear opportunities to grow rapidly and want someone who can help us make that happen. We are looking for a senior technical operations manager to head up the team. A dynamic, hands on leader who can deliver real impact and work directly with the directors to modernize the business and help take it to the next level. This is a management role that would suit an ambitious experienced technician from an engineering or manufacturing background who welcomes the challenge of shaping and growing a small business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day to day business operations.
• Supervise and motivate staff to achieve business goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Take an active role in negotiating and securing new contracts.
• Manage existing contracts and ensure high standards of delivery.
• Lead the planning and organisation of the workshop and its operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and implement modern systems and processes.

Qualifications / Skills & Experience

• Strong technical competence from an engineering, manufacturing or related field.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to add value to an established business.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong IT skills and an interest in leveraging technology for operational efficiency.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to plan for growth while managing day to day detail.
• Highly self motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to perform under pressure and to deadlines.
• Full clean driver's licence.

References

Two references required from the following list: Current or most recent employer, Business contact, Professional contact, Work Colleague.

We are proud to be an ethnically and diverse team and welcome applications from all backgrounds.