Major Recruitment
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
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