Technical Team Leader - Adhesives

Technical Team Leader – Adhesives

  • £45,000–£60,000
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Relocation Support
  • Free Lunch
  • Full-Time (45 hrs/week)
  • Location: Rudheath, Northwich

We’re hiring on behalf of a fast-moving, innovation-led adhesives manufacturer. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technical professional to step into a leadership role within the R&D and Technical department.

Role Overview-

  • Lead a high-performing technical team, including daily team huddles and performance management
  • Oversee the formulation and scale-up of new products (hot melt, water-based, and solvent-based adhesives)
  • Support R&D, QC testing, and customer trials
  • Act as a key technical liaison between customers, suppliers, and the sales team
  • Ensure timely completion of MSDS, REACH compliance, and technical documentation
  • Lead and organise monthly R&D and technical team meetings
  • Drive new product profitability and manage department overheads

Requirements

  • HND or degree in a science (Chemistry preferred)
  • 5+ years’ experience in new product development & scale-up in a relevant field (adhesives, inks, lubricants, etc.)
  • Hands-on knowledge of adhesive technologies (hot melt, water-based, or solvent-based)
  • Familiarity with application equipment (e.g. Nordson, ITW)
  • Proven leadership and team management skills
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Strong communicator and well-organised project manager

Nice to have:

  • Engineering background or degree
  • Experience with patents or IP management

Benefits

  • £45,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
  • Bonus scheme linked to gross profit
  • Relocation support available
  • Free lunch & free on-site parking
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • 45 hours per week (Monday–Friday)

A Great Fit for Someone Who:

  • Thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
  • Is equally strong technically and interpersonally
  • Can balance strategic leadership with daily lab work
  • Embodies values of Responsibility, Relationships, and Results

Ready to lead from the front and shape the next generation of adhesive technologies?
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Universal Business Team (“UBT”) is a global enterprise spanning 19 countries across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Central America and Australasia. UBT, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is a diversified business consultancy that supports clients with business-advisory and group-buying services with the objective to help businesses develop a competitive edge. UBT was launched in 2009 in response to the Global Financial Crisis to support client organisations that were either in distress or looking to improve their competitiveness and financial performance. Currently, UBT turns over $500M (AUD) and has aspirations for significant growth over the next three to five years. A recent decision was made to bring four separate global regions together under the one global brand and leadership team. UBT’s business advisory services comprise corporate training, consulting, recruitment, accounting, and group buying services. UBT facilitates leadership and business excellence for our client’s in their respective industries. Through the group buying function, UBT nurtures mutually-beneficial relationships between member businesses and world-leading providers of business goods and services. The outcome to which we strive is a “win-win” for small-to-medium enterprises and big business alike. UBT provides services and products to approximately 3,000 independent, family-owned businesses globally with combined annual revenues exceeding $12B (AUD). The majority are small to medium sized enterprises with typical annual revenue ranges between $5m-$20m. However, there are also some larger businesses with annual revenues in the range of $100m-$250m. The unifying feature of all UBT’s clients is that the owners are parishioners of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC). UBT (which is owned by the PBCC) supports clients by providing products, services and support designed to increase their profitability and growth. The after-tax profits generated by UBT are reinvested into community initiatives, predominantly through schools (established to educate the children of Brethren families) and charities, such as the Rapid Relief Team (“RRT”) and the Red Cross. UBT Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We will apply a rigorous, objective selection process using non-discriminatory criteria, as far as possible on behalf of all the businesses we recruit for.To view our policy in full please contact [email protected]

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