Drywall Site Technician

Etex Building Performance; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Etex Building Performance is seeking an experienced Drywall Site Technician to cover the South of England. You will provide on-site technical support across drywall and partitioning projects, ensuring installations meet specifications and best practices.

You will work with contractors, distributors, architects, and internal teams to deliver projects successfully. Ideal candidates have practical drywall installation knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and a willingness to travel extensively

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with drywall/partitioning systems on site.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with site teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support to contractors and project teams on drywall and partitioning systems.
• Conduct site visits to verify installations against specifications and requirements.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues with practical, commercial solutions.
• Assist with product selection, installation methods and performance requirements.
• Generate detailed site reports with findings and recommendations.
• Deliver toolbox talks, product demonstrations and training.

Skills

Drywall installation

Reading drawings

CRM experience

Driving licence

Communication skills

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join us as a Drywall Site Technician covering the South of England for our Siniat brand. We are seeking an experienced and technically minded Drywall Site Technician to provide on-site technical support across drywall and partitioning projects throughout the South. The role focuses on supporting contractors, ensuring systems are installed in accordance with specifications, and providing practical solutions to technical challenges on site. Working closely with contractors, distributors, architects, and internal teams, you will play a key role in ensuring successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.

What you'll do

• Provide on-site technical support and guidance to contractors, installers, and project teams on drywall and partitioning systems.
• Carry out site visits to assess installations and ensure compliance with specifications, system requirements, and best practice.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues arising on projects, providing practical and commercially appropriate solutions.
• Support contractors with product selection, installation methods, and system performance requirements.
• Produce detailed site reports following project visits, documenting findings and recommendations.
• Deliver toolbox talks, product demonstrations, and technical training to contractors and site teams.
• Work closely with Sales, Technical, and Specification teams to support project conversion and customer retention.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure adherence to relevant health and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, site visits, and project activity using CRM systems.
• Build strong working relationships with contractors, sub-contractors, project managers, and key stakeholders across the region.
• Support warranty and quality-related investigations where required.
• Act as the technical ambassador for Siniat products and systems within the Southern region.

• Experience within drywall, ceilings, partitioning, interiors, or the wider construction industry.
• Strong practical knowledge of drywall and partitioning system installation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical details.
• Understanding of relevant building regulations, fire performance requirements, and industry standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify practical site-based solutions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both site personnel and professional stakeholders.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits, or technical assessments would be advantageous.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the South of England.

Why join us?

• Our culture - we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our Road to Sustainability 2030 is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.
• Flexibility: For us, flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work.

At Etex, our purpose is Building Better Together. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead?