Technical Product Specialist - Automotive
Glen Callum Associates Ltd
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.
If you're ready for the next step, we'd like to hear from you.
What to do next:
Send your CV and a brief note outlining your technical background and career aspirations to our retained recruitment partner.
Glen Shepherd - A full job thread along with full company brief will be forwarded to successfully selected applicants. 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
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