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Technical Lead - Electrical Bias (Office-Based and some travel)
Rochdale £55,000-£60,000 + Company Van + Phone + Benefits
Overview:
Looking to move off the tools but stay at the heart of technical problem-solving and team leadership?
We're hiring a Technical Lead (Electrical Bias) to provide high-level support, guidance, and coordination for our client's nationwide service engineering team. This is a predominantly office-based role at our Rochdale HQ, with occasional travel to customer sites.
You'll bring your electrical and mechanical expertise to coach engineers, support quoting and diagnostics, and take a hands-on approach to improving the quality and consistency of our service operations - without being out on the road every day.
What's in It for You?
Salary: £55,000-£60,000 depending on experience
Company van + fuel card (for occasional site visits)
Company phone
Office-based stability with real engineering influence
Join a business that's growing fast in the recycling/automation sector
Career development and autonomy in a visible, impactful role
What You'll Be Doing:
Provide advanced technical support (electrical/hydraulic/mechanical) to internal engineers and clients
Coach and supervise our field-based service engineering team
Support quoting, job scoping and remedial work plans alongside the Head of Service
Use service management software (BigChange) for job scheduling and task tracking
Maintain stock levels, coordinate parts, and support on technical procurement
Assist with training, quality assurance and service standards
Occasionally travel to customer sites to support complex installs or issues
Contribute to our growth by delivering service excellence and operational leadership
What We're Looking For:
Strong background in electrical engineering, ideally in service, maintenance, or industrial equipment
Experience supporting or supervising engineers (team lead or senior engineer level)
Confident communicator - able to liaise with both engineers and clients effectively
Knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems is a big plus
Computer literate (Excel, Word, ideally some experience with SAGE or service software)
Organised, proactive, and ready to lead by example
Full UK driving licence required
This role may suit someone currently working as a:
Senior Service Engineer, Technical Support Supervisor, Engineering Team Leader, or Electrical Support Lead looking to step into a more strategic and stable leadership role.
Ready to step into a key technical leadership role without giving up your engineering edge?
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