Rubber Technical Manager

Are you a rubber compounding expert? Do you want a role with a clear route to progression?

Are you open to relocation?

We’re supporting a long-standing partner and global leader in technical textiles in their search for a Technical Manager to lead their rubber compounding development and lab team.

This is a business we know extremely well. We’ve placed a number of people here over the years and their retention is phenomenal; people join, progress and build long-term careers. It’s a fantastic business to join.

What you’ll get

 * £ highly competitive (DOE)

* 33 days holiday

* Life assurance

* Healthcare benefits

* Company pension contribution

* Clear route to progression within a global organisation

* Long-term stability with a business known for excellent staff retention

* A company that genuinely invests in its people, facilities and product innovation

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮

• Solid, hands-on experience in rubber compounding (essential)

• Experience managing or leading a sizeable technical or lab team

• Strong understanding of product development, testing and ISO/industry standards

• Confident working with customers and providing clear technical guidance

• Commercially aware, solutions-focused and comfortable influencing decisions

• Someone who leads by example and values team development, collaboration and quality

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞

• Lead rubber compounding product and process development aligned to company and customer objectives

• Manage and develop the laboratory team and wider technical function

• Produce recipes, mix cycles and testing specifications for rubber compounds

• Ensure all compounds meet British, International and customer-specific standards

• Investigate and resolve internal and customer non-conformances

• Support sales with technical expertise and accurate costings

• Oversee external testing, trials and commissioning activity as required

• Stay ahead of developments in materials, technologies and competitor products

• Contribute directly to product innovation and long-term technical strategy

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

• Highly respected global manufacturer

• Exceptional staff retention and long-term career stability

• Clear progression opportunities within a global structure

• Investment in people, R&D and technical capability