Job Description

Technical Manager

  • Salary: £55000 per annum
  • REF Number: v-175000
  • Consultant: Emily Mills
  • Contact: 01246 457720
  • Date Published: 12.02.2026
  • Industry: Chemical
  • Location: Ware, Hertfordshire, England
  • Functional Expertise: Laboratory, Research & Development

CK Group are currently recruiting for a Technical Manager, to join a materials and polymers manufacturing company, at their site based in Ware. Your normal working day will be from 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri.

The Company:

Our client develops and manufactures high performance polymers, for use in various applications.

Location:

This role is located near Hertford, easily commutable from North London, Hoddesdon,

Harlow, Stevenage and surrounding areas.

The Role:

Your main duties will be:

  • Supervise and control QC database

  • Instructing laboratory personnel to perform QC Testing / R&D work.
  • Leading R&D functions and new product developments.
  • Handling complaint investigation and reporting.
  • Participating in meetings with customers and/or potential customers to progress R&D collaborations, complaint investigation, etc.
  • Have overall responsibility for the technical file within the Quality Management Systems (QMS) (ISO 13485, Medical Device Directive/Regulations)

Your Background:

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

  • PhD Degree level qualification in Chemistry
  • Previous experience within polymer industry, especially photopolymer chemistry preferable.
  • Previous Environmental / QMS experience desirable

  • Sound Knowledge of chemical H&S, ideally supported with formal qualification.
  • Understanding/experience with Quality Management System requirements within a highly regulated industry.
Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 175000 in all correspondence.

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