Technical Lead - Electrical Bias

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 (Big Change) 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?
Apply now with your CV - I review every application.

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