Technical Projects Lead
| Posting date: | 06 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Ashington, Northumberland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Extension Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 614 |
Summary
Job Title: Technical Projects Lead
Location: Ashington, Northumberland
Salary: c£55,000pa plus benefits
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
We’re working with a leading manufacturer seeking a Technical Projects Lead to take on a new role within their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in process improvement and automation projects.
About the Company
This business operates in a highly regulated environment and is known for its commitment to innovation and quality. You’ll join a team that values technical expertise, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Benefits include:
Annual bonus scheme
2x Death in Service cover
Private medical insurance
Enhanced pension contributions
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
The Role – Technical Projects Lead
As Technical Projects Lead, you’ll lead technical projects focused on process optimisation and automation. You’ll work closely with production and quality teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and deliver efficient, scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead process improvement and automation initiatives
Develop and implement technical solutions for manufacturing challenges
Ensure compliance with GMP and other regulatory requirements
Utilise ERP systems for planning and reporting
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope
About You
As Technical Projects Lead, you’ll have a strong engineering background and experience in high-end manufacturing environments such as pharma, electronics, or cleanroom operations. Knowledge of automation systems and ERP platforms is essential, and GMP experience is highly desirable.
You will ideally have:
Degree in Engineering or related discipline
Proven experience in Lead Process Engineering and automation
ERP system proficiency
Understanding of GMP and regulatory compliance
Excellent problem-solving and project management skills
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Technical Projects Lead role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.
Location: Ashington, Northumberland
Salary: c£55,000pa plus benefits
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
We’re working with a leading manufacturer seeking a Technical Projects Lead to take on a new role within their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in process improvement and automation projects.
About the Company
This business operates in a highly regulated environment and is known for its commitment to innovation and quality. You’ll join a team that values technical expertise, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Benefits include:
Annual bonus scheme
2x Death in Service cover
Private medical insurance
Enhanced pension contributions
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
The Role – Technical Projects Lead
As Technical Projects Lead, you’ll lead technical projects focused on process optimisation and automation. You’ll work closely with production and quality teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and deliver efficient, scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead process improvement and automation initiatives
Develop and implement technical solutions for manufacturing challenges
Ensure compliance with GMP and other regulatory requirements
Utilise ERP systems for planning and reporting
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope
About You
As Technical Projects Lead, you’ll have a strong engineering background and experience in high-end manufacturing environments such as pharma, electronics, or cleanroom operations. Knowledge of automation systems and ERP platforms is essential, and GMP experience is highly desirable.
You will ideally have:
Degree in Engineering or related discipline
Proven experience in Lead Process Engineering and automation
ERP system proficiency
Understanding of GMP and regulatory compliance
Excellent problem-solving and project management skills
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Technical Projects Lead role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.