Technical Services Manager

Are You Ready to Shape the Future of Engineering Excellence?

We are seeking an exceptional Technical Services Manager to join our site leadership team and play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, engineering performance and strategic business improvement.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for the overall direction, development and performance of our Engineering and Electrical Maintenance functions. The successful candidate will provide both strategic and operational leadership, ensuring our manufacturing assets, facilities and infrastructure deliver outstanding levels of reliability, efficiency, compliance and value.

Working closely with the Operations Manager and wider leadership team, you will lead the development and execution of long-term engineering strategies, capital investment programmes and continuous improvement initiatives that support organisational growth, operational resilience and future capability.

We are looking for an inspirational leader with extensive manufacturing experience, strong technical expertise and a proven ability to develop high-performing teams, deliver complex engineering projects and drive meaningful organisational change.

This is a highly influential role offering the opportunity to shape the future direction of Technical Services, champion innovation and make a lasting contribution to site performance and business success.

In this role, you will:

✅ Lead and develop the Engineering Planning and Electrical Engineering management teams

✅ Define and deliver the site's long-term engineering, asset management and reliability strategy

✅ Drive operational excellence through engineering innovation, continuous improvement and performance optimisation

✅ Lead engineering governance, compliance and technical standards across the business

✅ Oversee capital investment programmes and major business change initiatives

✅ Collaborate with the site leadership team to support growth, productivity and operational resilience

✅ Develop organisational capability through succession planning, talent development and workforce strategy

✅ Ensure world-class standards in safety, engineering compliance, asset performance and risk management

This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking engineering leader to influence strategic decision-making, lead transformational changes and establish a best-in-class Technical Services function within a growing manufacturing business.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience within a senior engineering position.
• Significant experience managing engineering and electrical maintenance teams.
• Strong track record of delivering engineering change and continuous improvement programmes.
• Experience implementing preventative maintenance and asset management systems.
• Experience managing engineering budgets and departmental performance.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively alongside senior operational leaders.

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with recognised electrical qualifications.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• HNC, HND or Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Project Management qualification.
• Continuous Improvement qualification (Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent).

Knowledge & Skills

We're looking for a leader who can bring:

• Advanced electrical fault-finding and diagnostic capability.
• Strong engineering and maintenance expertise.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Project management and change management experience.
• Strong commercial and budgetary awareness.
• Knowledge of manufacturing best practice and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.

The Person

You will be:

• A credible and respected engineering leader.
• Hands-on, practical and solution focused.
• Passionate about safety and operational excellence.
• Calm under pressure and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Driven by results and continuous improvement.
• An excellent problem solver with strong analytical skills.
• Committed to developing people and building high-performing teams.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business at a pivotal stage of its development and play a key role in shaping the future of Technical Services.

As a member of the site leadership team, you will have the autonomy, influence and support to drive engineering strategy, lead transformational change and deliver lasting business improvements. Your leadership will directly impact operational performance, asset reliability, organisational capability and long-term business success.

We are committed to investing in our people, infrastructure and technology, providing an environment where innovation, continuous improvement and professional growth are actively encouraged.

If you are a strategic engineering leader with a passion for operational excellence, developing high-performing teams and delivering meaningful organisational change, this role offers a genuine opportunity to leave a legacy while advancing your own career.

Apply today and become a key part of our future success.

Pay: £60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Proven leadership experience within a senior engineering position

Experience:

• Manufacturing environment.: 10 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Qualified Electrician (required)

Work Location: In person