Technical Manager | Manufacturing | Engineering

Technical Manager

Our client is a market leader in the development, manufacture and supply of advanced POS Products and industrial Machinery into the worlds food processing industries and major retailers. They are a solutions provider and have been at the forefront of POS & weigh price labelling technology for many years. Their products are used by many of the world’s leading global food processing and distribution companies. They are investing heavily in innovation and strengthening their technical capability.

The Role

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Technical Manager will lead all technical operations, including engineering, software development, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and product delivery. This is a pivotal role driving technical innovation, ensuring product quality, and aligning UK operations with global technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams across software, electronics, mechanical engineering, and IT.
  
  
• Oversee development of embedded and PC-based software platforms (Pascal/Delphi, C, C#, .NET).
  
  
• Manage firmware lifecycle and hardware improvements for industrial automation products.
  
  
• Own major engineering projects, technical roadmaps, and UK–Japan collaboration.
  
  
• Oversee IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance with industry standards.
  
  
• Ensure regulatory compliance (NMi, WELMEC, MID, EMC, food hygiene).
  
  
• Mentor technical staff and promote continuous improvement.
  
  
• Provide technical support for customers and commercial teams.
  
  Skills & Experience
  
  
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, IT Systems or related field (or equivalent experience).
  
  
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering or software development teams.
  
  
• Proven leadership of multi-discipline technical projects and product development.
  
  
• Experience working with industrial equipment, weighing systems, embedded hardware or automation beneficial.
  
  
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity principles, ERP/SQL systems and business-critical applications
  
  
• Strong leadership of multi-disciplinary technical teams.
  
  
• Expertise in embedded software, electronics, and IT systems.
  
  
• Knowledge of industrial automation and cybersecurity principles.
  
  
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  
  
• Proven track record in technical management and project delivery.
  
  Why Join?
  
  This is a high-impact role in a global organisation with ambitious UK growth plans. You’ll shape technical strategy, lead innovation, and work on cutting-edge products across multiple sectors.
  
  Company Description
  
  As a global organisation with a turnover of £622 million worldwide and around 3,600 employees, our client is entering a new phase of growth within the UK. Building on the success of their industrial business, they are now expanding their distributor channel globally.
  
  They are looking for ambitious people to join them. If you want to be a key player in their future success and believe you have the drive and skills to join their dynamic team at this exciting time of growth, then please get in touch