Technical Service Representative

PPG; Batley; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Technical Service Representative to join their team in the UK. This remote position involves providing technical assistance for coating systems, ensuring quality control, and supporting both onsite and remote operations. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant certifications in surface treatment inspection. A competitive salary, company car, and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car, fuel card, phone, laptop

25 days Holiday

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience with coating inspection and QC work.
• Independent and self-driven.
• Strong communication skills, effective in multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and remote technical assistance and advice.
• Assess performance of the applied coating system.
• Participate and conduct test applications of new and existing coatings.

Skills

Fluent English

Coating inspection

Communication

Education

Certification as Surface Treatment Inspector NS 476 level III

NACE Coating Inspector certification

Good knowledge of ISO 12944 standard

Good knowledge of Norsok M-501 standard

Job description

Technical Service Representative

Remote

Full time | Permanent

For the PPG PC department in the United Kingdom and Ireland, we are looking for a Technical Service Representative to join our PC UK Team.

You will be part of a strong European technical team which provides onsite and remote technical assistance and advice during surface preparation and application of PPG products, as well as assessment of the performance of the applied coating system in service.

By advising and monitoring the actual coating conditions on site, the team plays a key role in the successful performance of the applied coating system.

Travel days, within the UK and Ireland, must be considered. Exact traveling days depends on project locations and can vary over the year. There may also be occasional overseas travel if required to support the European team.

You will be working from your home office, which can also be your daily starting point.

Qualifications

We are looking for a result orientated, dedicated, independent, self-driven person. You have strong communication skills, with the ability to work with people at all levels of the organization in a multicultural environment.

• You speak, read, and write fluent English
• You have experience with coating inspection and QC work
• You have experience of Protective Coating systems and their application.
• You are certified as Surface Treatment Inspector NS 476 level III or NACE Coating Inspector or equivalent.
• You have good knowledge of the ISO 12944 standard as well as Norsok M-501 standard.
• You have full driving license.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company car , fuel card, phone, laptop
• 25 day Holiday
• Pension

Remote support

• Maintain/ update customer specification
• Direct technical support to the sales team and customers

On site support

• To provide technical advice and support
• To confirm whether the specified standards & technicalrequirements are followed.

• To participate and conduct test applications of new and existing coatings
• To monitor and report the actual standards andapplication conditions
• To provide feed-back from the field

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.