Paint Technician (Remote Field-Based to cover the Blackpool, Leeds, Hull, York, Newcastle, Lake District, up to Scottish boarder area).
£40,000 - £45,000 + Company Car (Tiguan) + Fuel Card + Pension, Private Healthcare, 25 days holiday + Bank Hols.
Working hours - 36.5 per week 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday.
An exciting opportunity for a Field-Based Paint Technician / Technical Support to contribute to the success of a major paint brand working with Automotive, Industrial and Military clients.
This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your expertise, build relationships, and support customers in achieving outstanding paint finishes.
Position Overview:
As a Field-Based Paint Technician, your primary responsibility will be to provide on-site technical assistance, training, and troubleshooting support to end users and distribution partners.
Ensuring customers have the necessary knowledge and resources to achieve optimal results with the paint products.
This position requires regular travel within a designated territory to visit job sites, conduct product demonstrations, and conduct training sessions.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical guidance and expertise on product selection, application techniques, and troubleshooting to end users and distribution partners.
- Conduct on-site visits to job sites and distribution locations to assess paint-related issues, offer solutions, and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Deliver product training sessions to customers, including painters, contractors, and sales teams, to enhance their understanding of our paint products and application processes.
- Collaborate closely with the sales team to identify opportunities for product improvement, new product development, and customer-specific solutions.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, product innovations, and best practices
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, technical support provided, and product feedback to inform future decision-making processes.
Qualifications:
- Paint experience within Automotive, Industrial or Military will be considered.
- Previous experience in the paint industry, preferably as a paint technician, applicator, or in a similar technical role.
- Strong knowledge of paint products, application techniques, surface preparation, and troubleshooting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences.
- Self-motivated and independent, with the ability to work remotely and manage a designated territory efficiently.
- Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned territory and occasionally attend regional/national meetings or training sessions.
- Valid driver's licence