Technical Product Specialist - Automotive

Glen Callum Associates Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Generous Holiday

Exceptional Training

Job summary

Glen Callum Associates seeks a Technical Product Specialist to become the UK technical expert for a Global Automotive Technology Brand based in the West Midlands, near Birmingham.

You'll link Product, Sales and Marketing, delivering expert technical support, product training and presentations across the automotive aftermarket and beyond on a UK-wide basis.

Qualifications

• Experience as Automotive Technician or Master Technician.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to varied audiences.
• Strong interest in automotive technology and product applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support to customers, Sales & Marketing teams.
• Advise on product selection, specification, compatibility and application.
• Deliver technical presentations, product training and customer support.
• Work with global technical and product teams and become the UK authority.

Skills

Automotive Expertise

Technical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Technical Product Specialist - Automotive

Become the UK Technical Expert for a Global Automotive Technology Brand

West Midlands / Central England / Birmingham

c.£48,000 + Bonus

• Company Car
• Generous Holiday
• Exceptional Training

Are you the person everyone comes to when they need the technical answer?

We're looking for an experienced Automotive Technician, Master Technician, Technical Advisor, Automotive Engineer or Technical Product Specialist who wants to take their expertise to the next level.A globally recognised brand is making a significant investment in its UK technical capability.

The goal?

To make you the go-to technical expert for the UK business unit.

This is much more than technical support.It's an opportunity to build a long-term specialist career with a global manufacturer, backed by serious product training and technical development.

The Role

You'll become the technical link between Product, Sales, Marketing and a myriad of Customers, providing expert advice across the automotive aftermarket and beyond.

You'll:

• Provide technical support to customers, Sales & Marketing teams.
• Advise on product selection, specification, compatibility and application.
• Investigate technical issues and identify root causes.
• Deliver technical presentations, product training and technical customer support.
• Support workshops, distributors, OEM and aftermarket channels.
• Interpret technical specifications and performance data.
• Work with global technical and product teams.
• Become the recognised technical authority for the brand in the UK.

Who we're looking for?

We're interested in people who genuinely understand how vehicles work and have the combined curiosity and communication skills to become an expert in the technology behind them.

You could be a:

Master Technician | Diagnostic Specialist | Automotive Technical Trainer | Automotive Engineer | Technical Automotive Advisor | Aftermarket Product Specialist and your experience might include knowledge of:

• Engines & drivetrains
• Automotive diagnostics and vehicle repair
• Lubricants / Engine Oils
• Fuel systems & additives
• Commercial vehicles
• Motorcycles
• EVs
• Agricultural / off-highway equipment & machinery

What's most important?

Technical ability.Curiosity.Problem-solving.Communication.

You need to be comfortable getting into the detail - and equally comfortable explaining it to a customer, technician or commercial colleague.

Why this role?

Global brand.

Work for a highly respected manufacturer at the forefront of automotive lubricant and chemical technology.

Serious training.

Build specialist knowledge through extensive product and technical development.

Real career path.

Turn your existing automotive expertise into a recognised specialist career.

Genuine influence.

Become the person customers and colleagues turn to when the technical questions get difficult.

You already know vehicles.

We'll give you the technology, training and platform to become the expert.

You must reside in a good commuting location to Birmingham presently and have the experience we have outlined above to be considered.

JOB REF: 4390GS

Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces.We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background.We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better.If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you.