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?
Apply now with your CV — I review every application.

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