Group Technical Manager

We’re looking for a Technical Manager with a strong engineering background.

Got the engineering know-how to keep weaving and finishing at their best?

Ready to lead plant upgrades and drive innovation in textiles?

Overview

We’ve partnered with a globally renowned textile manufacturer in their search for a Group Technical Manager to provide leadership across multiple UK textile sites. This is the ideal role for someone who combines engineering expertise with a deep understanding of textile processes – from loom performance through to fabric finishing.

What You’ll Get

• Up to £80k salary + bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance
• 23+ holidays plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme, free eyesight tests & glasses vouchers

About You

• You’ll have an engineering background and/or qualification
• A strong project manager, with the ability to coordinate multiple complex projects
• A natural leader who inspires and develops engineers, managers and supervisors
• Good operational experience in a CI environment
• Resilient under pressure with a solutions focused approach
• Influential, inspiring and ambitious
• Happy with a multi-site role, predominantly North West based
• Highly desirable to have a background in textile manufacturing

About the Job

• Lead engineering operations covering machinery, utilities and infrastructure
• Oversee loom performance, fabric quality and finishing processes (washing, dyeing, calendaring, coating)
• Deliver plant upgrades, automation projects, and equipment modernisation
• Troubleshoot technical issues and implement long-term solutions
• Optimise yarn and fabric performance – from warp and weft quality to defect prevention
• Manage and maintain utilities including boilers, compressors, and effluent treatment plants
• Drive continuous improvement through digital monitoring systems and process automation
• Align engineering activity with wider business objectives, working closely with production, R&D, and supply chain

About the Company

• Global leading textile manufacturer
• One of the world’s largest suppliers of contract textiles
• Supportive, close-knit team where people stay for a long time

If you feel that you have the required skills and experience for this role, then get in touch with Jess for more info.