Requirements
A technical background, such as a chemist or senior chemist, and experience in the coatings sector are desirable; a full driving licence is required. Candidates should have technical knowledge of company products, strong customer service skills, initiative, problem-solving ability, and willingness to travel in the UK and overseas.
Job Description
Preferred Location: Bolton - United Kingdom
To assist and support the business in the development of new and existing business with customers by the provision of a high level of technical expertise to maintain and improve the Company’s technical reputation and high standards of support by Technical Services.
Responsibilities
Provide support to specified projects across the business, working to agreed timescales and maintaining a high level of technical expertise
Support the business units in the development of existing and new business in agreed market areas whilst protecting the technical integrity of the Company
Provide technical support to customers in those agree market areas within realistic timescales
Supply technical advice in all forms of communications to customers ensuring it is technically correct at all times
Investigate and resolve all types of customer complaints by following the appropriate procedures and ensuring all issues are answered in a professional and technically correct manner
Carry out trials of Company products for customers in a professional manner ensuring that all trials are planned and carried out correctly
Provide technically correct and accurate reports, literature and specifications for use by customers
Maintain and update management systems which record commitments made, progress achieved, current workloads and constantly review this with the Technical Service Manager
As required provide long term support and supervision to projects globally in agreed timescales
Provide support to fellow team members and their projects as required
Travel to customer sites as and when required in order to resolve issues or queries locally
Ensure all work is carried out to a technically high standard
Ensure all work is within agreed HS&E guidelines and a proactive approach is taken to all requirements.
Qualifications
Qualifications/ Experience:
Technical background i.e. Chemist/Senior Chemist desirable
Experience of the Coatings sector
Full driving licence
Knowledge:
Technical knowledge of Company products
Customer service excellence
Personal Qualities and Behaviours:
Ability to utilise own initiative
Customer focused
Problem solver
Ability to travel both in the UK and overseas
What we Offer:
The established salary range for this position is £42,281 - 47,000
Company bonus of 10%
Work-Life Balance: We value your personal time and well-being.
Career Opportunities: Grow within a truly international business.
Ongoing Training and Support: Continuous learning and development opportunities.
Pay Transparency
The salary range shown refers to base salary only. In addition to this, we offer a broader total reward package which may include bonus or incentive pay, relevant allowances, and a range of competitive benefits. We encourage candidates to consider the full package when evaluating an offer.
Salary is determined using a structured and objective framework, taking into account the role’s responsibilities, required skills and experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity. This ensures pay decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with our commitment to equal pay and legal compliance.
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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Eligibility to Work
You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.
Equal Opportunity Employer
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.
Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.