Technical Manager - Lighting/Furniture

An exciting position has arisen for a Technical Manager to join a family owned, 20-year established business who manufactures, imports, and supplies quality home lighting products. They serve some of the largest UK retailers and their product range includes fabric shades, floor lamps, table lamps and ceiling fittings. 
You will be based at their Rutland office (4 days per week, 1 day from home) which is commutable from Leicester, Oakham, Grantham, Stamford, Melton Mowbray, and Nottingham and will report to the Joint Managing Director, taking responsibility for technical compliance and legislative aspects of the business. 
As a Technical Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Having full product involvement from development through to after sales care
• Handling customer enquiries relating to product specifications and liaise with the warehouse QC team.
• Determining product packaging and shipping requirements
• Communicating day to day with overseas suppliers via email and phone. Ensuring suppliers stay on track with new product technical aspects on timelines
• Determining product specification and material requirements of new products with the development department
• Taking responsibility for ensuring that products are compliant with all relevant UK legislation and directives
• Assisting product launch timeline, ensuring key deliverables, such as instructions, labels and box artwork are completed on time
• Checking instruction leaflets and packaging contain correct and accurate information
• Factory audits (ethical and technical) and certification
• Occasional factory visits in Far East

We are looking for a Technical Manager who has the following skills and experiences:

• Previous experience within the retail technical sector, preferably lighting, electrical or furniture
• Relevant knowledge and understanding of UK standards
• Strong collaborative skills and a confident and capable communicator
• Works well under pressure with strong planning, prioritisation, and time management skills
• Possesses a keen eye for detail, working to the highest standards

This is a minimum 4-day hybrid-based position. Hours of work Monday to Friday, and either 9.00am to 5.00pm or 8.30am to 4.30pm, with a half hour lunch. 
Although not a predominantly customer facing role, some working out of hours and UK travel will be required when visiting factories, attending shows or customer meetings. 
Due to their fashion forward, innovative, and sustainable products, they are experiencing unprecedented growth and it’s a great time to be joining their growing team in this newly created role. 
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