At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide product expertise, customer training, and support for window blind and shutter products.
- Company: Join Louvolite, a leading manufacturer in the window blind industry.
- Benefits: 28 days holiday, life assurance, subsidised meals, and gym discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for travel and career growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact by training customers and showcasing innovative products worldwide.
- Qualifications: Hands-on problem-solving skills and experience in customer-facing roles.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
40hours per week – 08:00 am – 05:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
1 hour – Unpaid Lunch Break.
We are recruiting for Product Support & Training Technician, based at our Ashton Road site, to provide product expertise, customer training and manufacturing support relating to window blind, shutter and motorised product ranges.
The role involves delivering training, conducting product trials, supporting exhibitions and assisting customers with manufacturing and product-related enquiries and support sales activities both in the UK and overseas.
The position focuses on providing product expertise, manufacturing support and customer training within the window blinds, shutters and motorised products industry.
- Main Purpose of the role
- To work as part of a team, demonstrating a highly motivated, enthusiastic, adaptable and proactive approach.
- to offer technical advice and provide in-house and on-site training in the manufacture of window blinds, Urban Shutters and motorised products to Louvolite’s current and potential customer base in the UK and overseas, helping to further company sales.
- To provide excellent face-to-face, telephone and email communication, assisting customers and colleagues with product, manufacturing and installation enquiries.
- To assist with exhibition and display stand building and attend exhibitions in the UK and worldwide.
- To manufacture window blinds and Urban Shutters for trade shows, performance tests and trials.
- Main Responsibilities
- Assist the overall sales effort to develop additional profitable business for Louvolite, including training on production methods at Louvolite or customers’ premises, including overseas, for Vertical, Roller, Pleated, Cellular, Vision and Perfect Fit Blinds, Urban Shutters and motorised products.
- Build and service production tables. Explain and demonstrate their use for the efficient manufacture of Louvolite products.
- Answer technical questions relayed to the department by telephone, email or in person.
- Perform trials of new fabrics, test new components, assist with new product development when required and create manufacturing instructions for new products.
- Assist with building exhibition and display stands both within Louvolite and at exhibition venues, producing blinds for the stands when required.
- Demonstrate the technical aspects of Louvolite products at exhibitions in the UK and abroad.
- Maintain accurate administration relating to tests and trials undertaken.
- Take part in site visits to customers’ and end user premises to resolve technical issues.
- The role involves lifting and carrying tooling
- Available to travel overseas at short notice.
- Hold a valid passport and a full, clean driving license.
- Practical hands‑on problem solving.
- Customer‑facing experience
- Experience within window coverings, manufacturing, production, engineering or a similar product‑based environment.
- Experience delivering product demonstrations or training.
Louvolite is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers in the window blind industry.
We design, manufacturer, supply and distribute quality components and blinds to over 100 countries worldwide with Head Offices in the UK, Australia, Canada and the USA.
Our vision is to be the leading supplier of products that meet the aspirational and lifestyle needs of our customers.
Our BLINDS Values
B uilding Trust through Integrity – forming strong relationships through honesty, accountability, and respect.
L earning – developing our skills, sharing knowledge, and supporting each other to succeed.
I nnovation – embracing new ideas, challenging convention, and driving progress.
N ever Stop Improving – continually seeking better ways to work, learn, and grow.
D ependable Quality – delivering reliable products, solutions, and experiences our customers can trust.
S ervice Excellence – building lasting customer relationships through expertise, responsiveness, and a commitment to shared success.
- Auto enrolled into our Stakeholder Pension Scheme (Louvolite contributes 4%).
- 28 days holiday (including statutory), increasing by one additional day for each completed calendar year of service, up to a maximum of five additional days.
- Life Assurance covering 1 x your annual salary.
- 12 week Probationary Period
- Subsidised canteen offering freshly cooked meals and sandwiches every day.
- Free car parking.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling support, legal guidance, and medical advice from qualified nurses, for you and your immediate family.
- Mental Health First Aiders available to provide support and guidance.
- Access to discounted gym membership through our corporate partners, Active Tameside.
- Discounted Blinds and Shutters, upon successful completion of your Probationary Period.
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Product Support & Training Technician in Hyde employer: Louvolite
Louvolite is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Ashton Road site where innovation and teamwork thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide comprehensive training opportunities, a supportive culture, and attractive benefits such as a stakeholder pension scheme, generous holiday allowances, and access to mental health resources. Join us in shaping the future of the window blind industry while enjoying a fulfilling career that values integrity, learning, and service excellence.
