
Product & Technical Support Specialist *12 Months Fixed Term
- Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
- £30,000 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (option to purchase additional leave)
- Bonus scheme & profit share based on performance
- Pension: 6% employer / 2% employee
- Life Assurance: 3x annual salary
- Health Cash Plan (up to £625/year for prescriptions, dental, therapies)
- Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP Helpline
- Halma Share Incentive Plan (free shares held in trust for 3 years)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme & long-service holiday rewards
- Discounts at local attractions and via Smarter Spending App
- Resolve technical queries from customers and Authorised Service Partners
- Conduct laboratory investigations in collaboration with R&D
- Support the global sales team with technical queries
- Own and maintain ASP support processes to meet SLA targets
- Create and maintain servicing support materials, including SOPs, videos, and training collateral
- Develop and deliver product training for internal and external stakeholders
- Provide feedback to marketing and communications based on support trends
- Identify FAQs and areas requiring additional support
- Support the wider customer experience team across technical support, servicing, and order management
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to explain complex technical subjects
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Computer literate (Office 365; CRM experience desirable)
- Background in basic chemistry or chemical manufacturing
- Technical understanding of product range and applications
- Natural problem solver
- Self-motivated, ambitious, and proactive
- Confident taking the lead on tasks and projects
- Collaborative with internal and external stakeholders
- Positive, can-do attitude with a focus on continuous improvement