Technical Manager (Commercial Flooring/Progression to Director)

Technical Manager (Commercial Flooring/Progression to Director)

£65,000 - £75,000 + Bonus (OTE £70,000 - £85,000) + Progression to Technical Director + International Travel + Company Vehicle + Company Benefits

Maidstone - Hybrid / International Travel

Are you a commercial flooring professional looking to step off the tools into a Technical Manager role, where you'll work on prestigious international projects, progress to Technical Director and increase your earnings through bonuses and company benefits?

This globally recognised manufacturer specialises in commercial performance flooring and staging systems for the dance, theatre, entertainment and events industries. Supplying prestigious venues, production companies and performing arts organisations worldwide, the business is renowned for its technical expertise, innovative product development and high-quality solutions. Operating internationally and backed by a major global flooring group, it combines specialist knowledge with extensive resources and market reach.

In this role, you will become the company's technical authority across commercial flooring and performance flooring systems, providing expert guidance on installations, specifications and product development. Working closely with sales, engineering and senior leadership teams, you will help deliver bespoke solutions for major international projects while contributing to the development of new products and technical standards. The company offers a clear progression pathway into a Technical Director position as you develop within the business.

This role would suit a Flooring Installer, Flooring Supervisor or similar from a commercial flooring background looking to move into an autonomous, off-the-tools technical management position with long-term progression to Technical Director.

The Role:

• Providing technical support across commercial flooring, performance flooring and staging systems

• Using practical installation knowledge to advise on specifications and technical solutions

• Supporting sales and project teams from enquiry through to installation

• Assisting with product development, testing and continuous improvement initiatives

• Supporting major international projects with specifications, drawings and bespoke solutions

• Conducting site visits, inspections and technical assessments when required

• Investigating technical issues, installation challenges and customer claims

• Liaising with customers, contractors, suppliers, manufacturing partners and internal teams

• Hybrid role with a mix of office, customer site and international travel

• Progression to Technical Director

The Person:

• Flooring Installer, Flooring Supervisor or similar

• Commercial flooring, performance flooring or related flooring industry experience

• Looking to move into an off-the-tools technical management role

• Happy to travel internationally as required

• CAD experience

• Full UK driving licence

• Commutable to Tunbridge Wells

Reference: BBBH25974A

Technical, Manager, Commercial, Flooring, Director, Supervisor, Product, Development, CAD, Installation, Construction, Manufacturing, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Crawley, Kent, Hybrid

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.

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