Technical Manager in Stockport

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We're recruiting for an experienced and proactive Technical Manager to take accountability for the safe, compliant, and effective operation of assets, systems, and activities within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role is critical in ensuring all risks are identified, assessed, and controlled, maintaining legal compliance and alignment with AstraZeneca standards. You will provide governance, oversight, and assurance across operations, ensuring assets remain fit for purpose while embedding a strong safety‑first culture.

Role Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for the safe operation of assets, systems, and activities, ensuring they remain fit for purpose.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, permits, and AstraZeneca standards.
• Identify major hazards and ensure effective risk assessments and control measures are in place and actively managed.
• Provide governance and assurance through inspections, audits, and monitoring activities.
• Allocate appropriate resources, ensuring sufficient competent personnel, time, and tools are available.
• Ensure individuals carrying out safety‑critical work are trained, competent, and authorised.
• Oversee maintenance and asset integrity, ensuring systems and protective measures are regularly inspected, tested, and maintained.
• Manage change processes to ensure all operational or technical changes are reviewed and implemented safely.
• Ensure effective emergency preparedness, including response plans, training, and drills.
• Lead incident reporting, investigation, and implementation of corrective actions, embedding learning across teams.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date documentation, procedures, and compliance records.
• Intervene, stop work, or escalations where risks are not adequately controlled.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in a Duty Holder or Senior management role.
• Experience working within a high‑risk / major hazard environment.
• Knowledge of legal, statutory, and corporate compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing risk assessments, audits, and inspection programmes.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership for safety and operational outcomes.
• Ability to define responsibilities clearly and hold others accountable.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to operate confidently within high‑risk, highly regulated environments.

Benefits

• Opportunity to take on a critical accountability role within a highly regulated environment.
• Exposure to complex engineering and operational risk management.
• A supportive culture focused on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Access to virtual GP consultations and financial wellbeing assistance.
• Flexible lifestyle benefits platform with options for extra holiday days, critical illness insurance, and discounted products.
• High‑street discounts from retailers, gyms, and more through MiDeals.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, up to four times salary life cover, enhanced pension contributions, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan.
• Recognition through Mitie Stars, including monthly cash prizes and a chance to win a top prize of £10,000.
• Diverse variety of training and development avenues through a wide selection of learning resources.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Together our diversity makes us stronger.