Technical Service Engineer

Technical Service Engineer Support a growing specialty chemicals manufacturer as its first UK technical hire. Metalworking fluids, customer facing, van and laptop provided, commission scheme and genuine room to grow. Metalworking Fluids | Specialty Chemical Manufacturing Our client is a growing specialty chemicals manufacturer, best known for its metalworking fluids and fluid management solutions. As the business expands its UK product line, people there genuinely believe in what they do, bringing real passion and a strong customer focus to every relationship they build. Part of a US-headquartered international group, the business places real value on continuity and long-term thinking. The culture is informal, collaborative and no-nonsense, with open communication at every level, and employees are given genuine room for personal development and entrepreneurship within a stable, well-established organisation. Key Responsibilities • Provide technical support to Sales Engineers and customers • Deliver technical training at customer sites • Join Sales Engineers on visits to clients and prospects • Identify new growth opportunities across the business area and provide the technical support to help win them • Initiate and support new product launches • Feed back on product performance to Headquarters, playing an active role in new product development • Take a leading role in technically driven activities • Interpret and communicate laboratory results Must-Haves • A sound education in chemistry, or a technical background in fluid management • Ideally 1–3 years' relevant experience in the metalworking industry • Experience in a customer-facing role, comfortable communicating at all levels from shop floor to senior management • A can-do mentality with strong analytical skills, able to make quick decisions and understand their consequences • Ability to work well independently while remaining highly communicative • Fluent English • Willingness to travel extensively across UK mainland, including regular overnight stays Nice-to-Haves • Prior involvement in supporting new product launches • Openness to occasional travel across Europe What's in it for you? • Competitive salary plus commission scheme • Company van, smartphone and laptop provided • The first hire in a growing UK team, with real scope to shape the role • Genuine autonomy and room for personal development and entrepreneurship • The stability of a well-established, US-headquartered international group • An informal, collaborative culture built on open communication • Excellent overall terms of employment Department Sales & Business Development Locations United Kingdom Remote status Fully Remote Sectors Lubricants and Metalworking Fluid About Witan Search Witan Search is a specialist executive search and recruitment firm connecting top talent with leading companies in the chemicals, manufacturing, and personal care sectors. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we help businesses secure professionals who drive innovation and growth. Our consultative approach ensures we understand each client’s unique needs, delivering candidates aligned with their goals. We prioritise integrity, transparency, and quality in every search.