Technical Manager

Technical Manager - Industrial

We are currently partnering with a well-established, market-leading engineering services provider to recruit a Technical Manager to support operations across the UK.

This is a senior, business-critical role offering the opportunity to shape technical standards, influence project delivery, and play a key part in the ongoing growth of a highly respected organisation within the mechanical and combustion services sector.

The Company

Our client is a long-standing engineering business delivering maintenance, upgrades, and specialist services across complex industrial environments.

Operating nationwide, they support a diverse client base across sectors such as pharmaceutical, automotive, and manufacturing, with a strong reputation for technical expertise, responsiveness, and energy-efficient solutions.

The Role

This is a hybrid technical leadership position, combining office-based responsibilities with on-site involvement across multiple projects.

You will take ownership of technical standards, compliance, and operational support, working closely with service, projects, and commercial teams to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Act as the technical authority across the business
Drive engineering standards, compliance, and best practice
Support delivery of technical aspects across all regions

Operations & Project Support

Lead technical input on upgrade and retrofit projects
Oversee installation and commissioning activities
Ensure projects are delivered to cost, quality, and time targets

Training & Development

Develop and deliver technical training programmes
Support and mentor engineers, apprentices, and new starters
Provide ongoing technical support to service and sales teams

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Lead gas audits and compliance activities
Ensure systems align with current regulations and standards
Identify and implement process and procedural improvements
Promote best-in-class maintenance practices across the business

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a technical point of contact for key clients
Support relationship management from a technical perspective
Assist with complex problem-solving and technical escalations

The Candidate

We are seeking an experienced technical leader with a strong background in combustion, boiler systems, or mechanical services.

Essential:

Strong technical expertise in boiler house / combustion environments
Proven leadership or management experience
Electrical competency
Background in engineering or operational management
Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance standards
Experience with ISO standards and industry best practice
Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office)
Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

Experience supporting multi-site or national operations
Commercial awareness with the ability to support business growth

The Package

Salary £60,000 - £70,000 DOE
Enhanced pension
Company vehicle (including electric vehicle option)
Private healthcare
Death in service
Employee assistance programme
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Enhanced family leave policies

Why Apply?

This is a standout opportunity to join a business where you can genuinely influence technical direction and standards, while working across a wide range of projects and sectors.

You'll be part of a company that values expertise, continuous improvement, and long-term development, offering real scope to shape both your role and the wider engineering function.

WR HVAC | M&E are #1 recruitment partner for HVAC jobs. Our customers include a range of large and small M&E companies, manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We recruit UK wide for sales, management and technical jobs.

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