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