Technical Director

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About Bender UK: Part of the Bender Group since 1997, Our aim is to be the leader in safe, smart, and sustainable energy solutions across our chosen markets by 2030. We employ around 140 people across the UK and Ireland, with our head office in Ulverston, Cumbria, and additional offices in St Ives, Cambridge, and Lisburn, Ireland.

Job Description

We are seeking someone with a
strong technical background, looking to take the next step in their career with Bender.

This role is central to providing best-in-class technical support to both internal and external customers, driving innovation, and ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence across the business. As Technical Director you be a key contributor to the Senior Leadership Team and will play a key role in developing solutions for new and existing markets, supporting strategic growth, and maintaining Bender UK's reputation for technical excellence.

We are open to discussing short-, medium- and long-term roles.

Key Duties:

• Provide clear leadership and direction to the Technical and Engineering team, ensuring the Bender UK vision and priorities are understood across the team.

• Empower and develop the team through resources, training, and career pathways to drive technical excellence.

• Lead by example to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Optimise operational performance using modern tools, analytics, and resource planning to improve efficiency and utilisation.

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure technical requirements are met in all projects and proposals.

• Provide expert technical support and guidance to internal teams and external customers.

• Drive the development and commercialisation of new technical solutions and products.

• Oversee the preparation and quality assurance of technical documentation and case studies.

• Support the Managing Director in strategic planning, market development, and business growth initiatives.

• Represent Bender UK at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings as a technical authority.

• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and best practices in all technical activities.

Key Attributes

• Willing to be based in the UK with regular travel and attendance at the office in Ulverston

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.

• High attention to detail and technical accuracy.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Proven track record in technical management, preferably within electrical safety or related fields.

• Commercial awareness and experience in developing technical solutions for market needs.

• Proven track record of solving complex technical problems in customer context

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• IT literate, with familiarity in relevant technical and business systems.

• Excellent grasp of wiring regulations like BS7671, IEC60364 etc.

• Strong English language skills, with the ability to communicate confidently and clearly

• Educated to at least a degree level and ideally postgraduate or Phd level in Electrical/Electronics/Power Engineering

• Standardisation committee membership will be an advantage or at least a desire to become committee member to help write standards

Dedication:
Champion a customer-centric approach, delivering innovative solutions and services that enhance customer satisfaction and create value.

Excellence: Striving for the highest standards in all aspects of work.

Trust:
Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues through honesty and professionalism

Teamwork:
Actively participate in joint efforts, share knowledge and offer help to colleagues,

Salary and Benefits:

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience and aligned to Director level