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Technical Services Manager

Job description

Pulpex is a pioneering fibre packaging company delivering scalable, renewable packaging solutions. Their fibre-based, first-of-its-kind bottles uses cutting-edge innovation to drive significant change in the eco-packaging space.

 

In the UK, more than 38.5 million plastic bottles are used every day, with approximately 16 million ending up in landfill, being incinerated, or polluting our environment and waterways. The UK’s 25-Year Environment Plan aims to double resource productivity and eliminate avoidable plastic waste by 2050. Companies like Pulpex are vital for delivering affordable, scalable solutions that support a more sustainable future for consumer goods and professional products.

 

We are now seeking an Technical Services Manager to play a key role in leading engineering operations and supporting the growth of this innovative manufacturing site. You will be responsible for overseeing all engineering activities, ensuring plant reliability, driving maintenance strategies, and delivering continuous improvements to support production efficiency, quality, and sustainability goals.

 

This role is central to ensuring that equipment, processes, and systems are optimised to meet business objectives, while also fostering a culture of innovation, safety, and technical excellence.

 

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong engineering leadership experience within Manufacturing, Processing, or FMCG environments

  • Proven track record of delivering reliability and maintenance improvements across complex production assets

  • Background in implementing process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives

  • In-depth knowledge of engineering best practices, compliance, and safety standards

  • Ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical teams, driving performance and professional growth

  • Hands-on experience with OEE and plant performance metrics

 

If you’re passionate about engineering leadership and want to make a tangible difference in sustainability, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of packaging.

 

For further details, please apply now or contact Nafeel at nafeel.mahmood@drnewitt.com.