Colchester or Bedford (Travel needed between the two)Salary - Negotiable DOEMonday - Friday days.Your new role:Based in Colchester & Bedford, you will be joining the UK's leading air conditioning & ventilation equipment supplier offering a range of products from fixings, supports, AC supplies and more! Due to continuous growth and a gap within their team, they are now seeking an experienced and skilled technical manager who can help bridge the gap between the technical team and supply chain team. The Technical Manager will create specifications for products and services working closely with the supply chain, quality assurance and wider technical teams.Key Responsibilities & Duties:Technical Specification & Product Management - Develop and maintain detailed technical product specifications for air conditioning components.Regulatory Compliance - Ensure all products meet applicable legislation, regulatory standards, and industry requirements (e.g., safety, environmental, and energy efficiency regulations).Procurement Support - Work closely with the sourcing and procurement teams to evaluate new products and suppliers.Quality Assurance - Ensure technical consistency across all product documentation and marketing materials.Customer & Sales Support - Provide technical support to sales teams and customers regarding product specifications and application suitability.This is just a summed-up list, and other duties will be required.Skills & Experience required:Strong technical knowledge of air conditioning and ventilation materials, including but not limited to cable tray and fixings, pipe insulation, pumps, plastic drain and fittings, plastic ducting and trunking.Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or a related technical discipline.Significant experience in HVAC, air conditioning distribution, or a related Mechanical/Electrical industry.Experience working with product specifications, technical compliance, or procurement support.Knowledge of relevant HVAC legislation.Experience working with international suppliers and technical documentation.What you need to do now if you're interested in this role:Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us now on 01603580180 for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ