Technical Support Engineer / Manager

PhotoXport Global Limited; Birstall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on gear

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

PhotoXport Global Ltd in Leicester is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to join our team in Birstall. You will provide remote and on-site support for large-format printers, inkjet systems, and associated software to ensure fast, effective solutions for customers.

Responsibilities include diagnosing hardware and software issues, configuring devices, liaising with manufacturers for warranties, delivering basic training, and keeping service records. Travel may be required for on-site visits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical support role, ideally in imaging, printing or IT.
• Knowledge of photographic and printing equipment, including inkjet or large-format printers.
• Familiarity with image processing software and colour management workflows.
• Basic networking and computer hardware troubleshooting skills.
• Valid Passport and driver's license for on-site visits.
• Ability to lift and transport equipment when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote and on-site technical support to customers using photographic and printing equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software issues, including color management and printer calibration.
• Assist customers with setup, configuration, and operation of devices and software.
• Liaise with manufacturers and vendors for warranty claims, escalations, and technical bulletins.
• Maintain accurate service records and customer documentation.
• Collaborate with the sales team to offer pre- and post-sales technical assistance.
• Deliver basic training to customers and internal staff on product usage and troubleshooting.
• Stay up to date with new products, firmware updates, and best practices.
• Identify recurring issues and suggest process or product improvements.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Customer communication

Hardware and software diagnosis

Color management

Printer calibration

Education

HND/HNC in Engineering

University degree in Engineering

Tools

Printer firmware

Image processing software

Job description

Job Title: Technical Support Engineer
Location: Birstall, Leicester
Job Type: Full-Time

About Us

PhotoXport Global Ltd was established 1998 and offers a range of innovative high quality photographic products on a worldwide basis.

PhotoXport`s European headquarters is based in Leicester, offering the company excellent distribution sourcing with excellent Road, Rail and Air network facilities.

PhotoXport’s mission has always been to provide innovative, carefully selected, leading-edge print technologies and brands to the photographic and reprographic industries.

As part of this ethos photoXport is a Citizen authorised distributor.

Job Overview

As a Technical Support Engineer / Manager, you will be the first line of technical assistance for our customers, firstly with installing larger printing equipment such as Ink-jet systems and photobook makers and then helping to troubleshoot, resolve, and elevate issues related to our wide range of photographic and printing products.

This includes printers, imaging software, large-format printing systems, colour calibration devices, and studio equipment. You will work closely with internal teams, manufacturers, and clients to ensure fast and effective solutions.

Training on printers will be supplied from the Photoxport team but also from external suppliers, this may involve travel both home and abroad with extended stays on location.

Alongside our already established products Photoxport are actively growing our product offering moving into printing equipment such as DTF printing, UV printing and UV engraving. This role will offer a fantastic opportunity to grow alongside the company and learn new platforms and print methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote and on-site technical support to customers using photographic and printing equipment.
  
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software issues, including color management, printer calibration, and connectivity problems.
• Assist customers with setup, configuration, and operation of devices and software.
• Liaise with manufacturers and vendors for warranty claims, escalations, and technical bulletins.
• Maintain accurate service records and customer documentation.
• Collaborate with the sales team to offer pre- and post-sales technical assistance.
• Deliver basic training to customers and internal staff on product usage and troubleshooting.
• Keep up to date with new products, firmware updates, and best practices.
• Identify recurring issues and suggest process or product improvements.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a technical support role, ideally in the imaging, printing, or IT industry.
• Knowledge of photographic and printing equipment, including inkjet, dye-sublimation, or large-format printers.
• Familiarity with image processing software
• Understanding of colour management workflows and ICC profiles.
• Basic networking and computer hardware troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Valid Passport
• Valid driver's license (for on-site visits if required).
• Ability to lift and transport equipment (when necessary).

Preferred Qualifications

• HND/HNC in Engineering or similar fields
• University degree in Engineering or similar fields

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting both Mac and Windows environments.
• Background in photography, printing, or related creative industries.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with industry-leading equipment and technologies.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Staff discounts on photographic and printing gear.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

HP Name

Our ultimate success is driven and measured by customer satisfaction and we aim now, as ever, to deliver world-class service that exceeds expectation.

Interchange Business Park
Unit 41
16 Coal Cart Road
Birstall
LE4 3BY
United Kingdom