Witan Search

Technology Support Specialist

Witan Search  •  London, GB (Remote)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

The Technology Support Specialist assists customers and end users during the installation and use of various technology platforms external to equipment systems.

The Automotive Aftermarket Europe division manufactures and supplies specialty and innovative chemicals for the automotive aftermarket. Products are manufactured in Spain and Belgium and commercialized globally across Europe, the Middle East, Russia, Asia, and Africa.

What You’ll Be Doing (Responsibilities)

• Serve as an expert in hardware and software offerings and how they interact with equipment

• Provide technical support through various channels on installation, operation, and troubleshooting in accordance with policies and procedures

• Voice suggestions and concerns regarding user experience opportunities or issues

• Act as primary intermediary between engineering teams and users regarding installation, function, and use of technology products

• Develop and maintain documentation, including knowledge articles, runbooks, and FAQs

• Proactively identify recurring issues and recommend process or product improvements

• Meet or exceed contact center quality metrics (FCR, ASA/response time, handle time, CSAT) while balancing SLA commitments

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred

• Associate’s degree in a technical field with two years’ related experience considered

• Four (4) years related experience preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• 1–2 years SaaS or product support experience in a customer-facing role a plus

• Experience with Tier 1 and Tier 2 support, including clear escalation practices

• Contact-center support experience handling calls, chats, and emails

• Familiarity with contact center applications (e.g., Genesys Cloud, Five9, Avaya)

• Experience with Incident Management Systems (e.g., Zendesk, ServiceNow, Freshdesk)

• ITIL familiarity is a plus


Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of software systems and computer science concepts

• Demonstrated experience with various software systems

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to translate technical details clearly

• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple tickets to SLA

• Strong service orientation and customer service skills

• Ability to quickly understand new software capabilities

• Wireless and IoT networking knowledge a plus (Wi-Fi standards, RF concepts, SSID/security, IoT provisioning, BLE, Zigbee, Z-Wave, device management, security practices)

• Linux shell experience a plus (basic navigation and utilities such as ls, cd, grep, cat)

Work Schedule

• Sunday–Thursday and Tuesday–Saturday coverage model

• May include occasional holidays and weekends

Work Arrangement

  • 100% Remote; reliable high-speed internet and suitable workspace required

  • Travel

  • Minimal travel (less than 10%)

  • Standard and Physical Requirements

  • Position involves prolonged sitting, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending, and minimal lifting

Witan Search

About Witan Search

Witan Search has refined its search process to create a new formula for successful recruitment in the chemical, personal care and manufacturing sectors. With extensive industry-specific experience, our team understands our clients' challenges and delivers talent that meets both technical and strategic needs. Operating across the EMEA region, we are experts in navigating the complexities of hiring top-tier professionals where expertise and skill are vital for success.

Our Specialist areas are Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Manufacturing, Personal Care, Automotive Lubricants, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers, Coatings, Additives, Food & Beverage Industry, Chemical Manufacturing, Metalworking & Fabrication, Metalworking Fluids, and Plastics.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Milton Keynes, GB
Year Founded
2022
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