Technical Manager

Technical Manager
Huddersfield
Salary Negotiable (DOE)

We are recruiting an experienced and hands-on Technical Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business in Huddersfield. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong Technical Manager who thrives on leading from the front and driving real improvements on the shop floor.

This Technical Manager role is ideal for a practical engineer with a strong background in production, team leadership, and continuous improvement within fast-paced manufacturing environments.

As a Technical Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring plant performance, improving processes, and supporting production teams to achieve operational targets.

This Technical Manager position offers both strategic responsibility and hands-on involvement, making it perfect for someone who enjoys being fully embedded within operations.

The Technical Manager Role:
Lead and manage maintenance and setter teams to maximise plant performance
Drive process improvements and product development
Take ownership of production issues, diagnosing and resolving efficiently
Manage budgets, resources, and departmental performance
Support continuous improvement initiatives across operations
Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality standards

What We''re Looking For in a Technical Manager:
Proven experience in a Technical Manager / Engineering Manager / Shift Manager role
Strong background in manufacturing environments
Hands-on engineering experience with mechanical systems & production lines
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and improve performance
Strong problem-solving and fault-finding capabilities
Experience managing budgets and resources
A proactive and reliable Technical Manager with a hands-on approach

Why Join as a Technical Manager?
Key leadership role with real impact on site performance
Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and change
Stable, established business
Strong career progression potential

Apply now or contact Helen for more information on this Technical Manager opportunity. HMIND INDHM