Job title: Technical Operations Lead
Job type: Permanent / FTC
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Media Manufacturers & Vendors
Functional Expertise: Hardware Engineering & Development Information Technology (IT)
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: GBP £50,000.00
Salary to: GBP £55,000.00
Location: South East, UK
Job published: 20/01/2026
Job ID: 49949

Job Description

Technical Operations Lead – Hardware & Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and oversee day-to-day hardware manufacturing, testing, licensing, and order fulfilment

  • Act as the primary point of contact for all hardware-related operational queries

  • Coordinate across engineering, sales, supply chain, manufacturing partners, and customer support

  • Manage and improve operational processes to ensure consistent quality and on-time delivery

  • Lead weekly order fulfilment and manufacturing progress reviews

  • Support readiness for new product introductions

  • Liaise with contract manufacturers on quality, supply chain, and production issues

  • Oversee customer support operations and service-level performance

  • Line manage, support, and develop technical support and testing team members

  • Track, report, and reduce operational issues through clear metrics and continuous improvement

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience in electronics manufacturing, test engineering, or technical operations

  • Strong leadership and people management experience

  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

  • Confident communicator, able to work across teams and with external partners

  • Hands-on, adaptable approach suited to a small, fast-moving organisation

  • Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to quality and detail

  • Comfortable working across multiple locations, including regular travel to manufacturing partners