Technical Operation Manager

Technical Operations Manager

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000

Location: North East / North West (Field-Based)

We are currently seeking an experienced Technical Operations Manager to join a growing water treatment team. This is a field-based leadership role, responsible for overseeing complex water treatment projects, supporting engineers on-site, and ensuring the successful delivery of technical services to clients.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £38,000 - £40,000
Strong focus on technical development and team leadership
Working with a growing and established water treatment business
Annual leave 22 days plus BH
Day off on Birthday
One extra day for every year worked to maximum of 5
Overtime available
Vehicle, uniform PPEDuties

Lead the delivery of water treatment projects, remedial works, installations, and technical service activities
Provide technical support and guidance to engineers and site teams
Attend customer sites to oversee complex works, audits, and quality inspections
Manage project mobilisation, delivery, and completion, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, materials, and resources
Support troubleshooting across closed systems, cooling towers, boiler water treatment, dosing systems, and associated plant
Maintain strong client relationships and ensure effective communication throughout projects
Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with industry standardsRequirements

Strong experience within the water treatment industry
Previous experience managing field-based engineers or technical teams
Knowledge of closed systems, cooling towers, boiler treatment, disinfection, and remedial works
Experience delivering complex projects from start to finish
Understanding of ACOP L8, HSG274, and water hygiene regulationsApply now or contact Mollie Caswell at Penguin Recruitment for more information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed