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Up to A GBP 75k per annum.
Location
Bolton, fully onsite role, hours 8am : 4pm
Are you an experienced Technical Manager with a degree in Chemistry looking for a varied role where no two days are the same?
We're recruiting for an exciting permanent opportunity with an established and growing manufacturing business looking to appoint a technically minded leader.
This is a genuinely blended role that combines technical leadership, product development, project management, manufacturing support, customer engagement and compliance, making it ideal for someone who enjoys applying their scientific knowledge across multiple areas of the business.
Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in developing innovative products, supporting customers, improving manufacturing processes and driving technical excellence throughout the organisation.
Why Join?
- Salary up to A GBP 75k per annum
- Excellent benefits
- Permanent, long term opportunity with a growing manufacturer
- Varied and interesting role with no two days the same
- Opportunity to lead technical projects from concept through to production
- Work closely with senior leadership and influence business strategy
- Blend of office based technical work, project management and customer interaction
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The Role
As Technical Manager, you'll lead the Technical Department while acting as the technical expert across the business.
You'll oversee new product development, manage testing and certification, support manufacturing, work directly with customers and suppliers, and ensure products continue to meet the highest quality and regulatory standards.
You'll combine scientific knowledge with commercial awareness, helping customers solve technical challenges while supporting innovation and continuous improvement throughout the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Technical Department
- Drive new product development and continuous improvement projects
- Provide technical expertise across manufacturing, sales and commercial teams
- Manage technical projects from concept through to successful delivery
- Support manufacturing by resolving technical issues and improving production processes
- Oversee product testing, validation and certification activities
- Ensure compliance of raw materials and finished products
- Work closely with suppliers and contract manufacturing partners
- Provide technical support and advice to customers
- Investigate product performance and solve complex technical challenges
- Manage technical documentation and product specifications
- Support business strategy through innovation and product development
- Manage departmental budgets and identify opportunities for improvement
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About You
We're looking for an experienced Technical Manager who enjoys combining scientific expertise with practical problem solving and leadership.
To Be Successful You'll Need
- A degree in Chemistry or another relevant Science discipline such as Materials Science, Chemical Science or a closely related subject
- Previous experience in a Technical Manager, Product Development Manager, Research and Development Manager, Technical Lead or Senior Technical role within manufacturing
- Strong product development experience
- Experience supporting manufacturing and production environments
- Knowledge of product testing, validation, certification and regulatory compliance
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- The ability to explain technical information clearly to both colleagues and customers
- A proactive approach with excellent problem solving skills
- Commercial awareness and the ability to balance innovation with business objectives
Why This Opportunity?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where your scientific knowledge will genuinely make a difference.
Rather than being focused solely on managing a technical depa
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