Reading | Up to £70,000 + 20% Bonus + Benefits
Are you an experienced Electronics or Embedded Engineer who enjoys leading people but still wants to stay close to the technology?
I’m recruiting a Technical Manager – Embedded & Power for an established technology business working across technically complex markets, including aerospace and defence.
This is a hands-on leadership role, managing technical, test and production personnel while taking responsibility for projects, workflow and the delivery of embedded and power solutions.
You’ll be responsible for:
You’ll need a strong background in electronics engineering, with experience across several of the following:
Most importantly, you’ll be comfortable managing people, projects and resources while remaining technically involved.
An Electronics, Engineering or Science degree would be beneficial, although equivalent industry experience will be considered.
Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience
Bonus: Up to 20%
Benefits: Pension and Life Insurance
Location: Reading area, office based 5 days per week
Due to the nature of the customers and projects supported, applicants must hold a British passport.
If you have a strong electronics background and are looking for a Technical Manager role where you can lead a team without stepping away from the engineering, I’d be interested in speaking with you.
At 4Front, we help start-ups and SMEs focus on their people by creating talent strategies that grow teams, close skills gaps, and align the workforce with their business strategy and future aspirations.
Talent as a Service (TaaS)
Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team works as an embedded part of your business, delivering end-to-end recruitment without traditional agency fees. We don't just post jobs — we actively search, engage, and headhunt candidates tailored to your business needs, ensuring the best fit for your teams.
What's included:
• Role definition and market mapping
• Workforce planning to address current and future skills gaps
• Targeted candidate sourcing and headhunting
• Video-driven candidate insights for skills, personality, and cultural fit
• Interview coordination and scheduling
• 90-day onboarding support
Internal Talent First Approach
We start with your existing workforce, identifying hidden potential and internal mobility opportunities before recruiting externally. This approach tackles skills gaps today and tomorrow, boosts employee engagement and retention, and reduces hiring costs.
Flexible, Transparent Hiring
• Monthly fee based on roles, salary levels, and project length
• Typical hires in 8–12 weeks
• Up to 50% cost savings vs traditional recruitment agencies
• Engagements run 3–6 months, giving you flexible, scalable hiring
Our Services
Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy | Permanent Recruitment | Executive Search & Targeted Headhunting | Contract Staffing | Strategic HR Consultancy
Why Choose 4Front
• 20+ years of HR leadership experience
• CIPD-qualified professionals with sector expertise in engineering, manufacturing, construction, and business services
• Strategic partners building people and business
• Replacement guarantee on every hire
We don't just build businesses. We build people. And people build your business.
