Technical Support Advisor, Access Automation
Stockport, Greater Manchester | £35,000–£40,000 + Annual Bonus
Office-based | Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm
Enjoy fault-finding, helping people and solving technical problems?
We're looking for a technically minded, customer-focused individual to join an established access automation business, supporting products used across residential, commercial and industrial markets.
In this office-based role, you'll use your practical knowledge to help installers diagnose faults, resolve technical challenges and get products working as they should. You'll provide support primarily by telephone and email, combining technical troubleshooting with customer interaction and practical problem-solving.
In return, you'll receive £35,000–£40,000 plus an annual bonus, a generous benefits package and product training to build your expertise. You'll also join an ambitious business that values its people, encourages new ideas and supports professional development.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide technical support to installers by telephone and email, helping with technical queries, troubleshooting and fault diagnosis (handling approximately 25 calls per day).
- Investigate technical problems methodically, using structured questioning to distinguish between product faults, installation issues, incorrect settings and mechanical or electrical causes.
- Interpret technical information, including wiring diagrams, electrical schematics and product manuals, and explain solutions clearly to installers with different levels of experience.
- Build your product knowledge, developing an understanding of hydraulic and electromechanical motors, control panels, transmitters and safety accessories.
- Manage enquiries from start to finish, maintaining accurate CRM records, documenting findings and agreed actions, following up unresolved issues and escalating complex cases.
- Assist with component testing and repairs when required, helping investigate faults with returned products.
What We're Looking For
You'll enjoy helping people, asking the right questions and approaching technical problems methodically.
You’ll bring:
- A customer-focused approach and excellent communication skills.
- Practical knowledge of basic electrics and electronics, including mains and low-voltage systems.
- The ability to interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics and technical documentation.
- Experience in fault-finding, testing, maintenance or repairs, either remotely or hands-on.
- Strong analytical skills and a logical approach to problem-solving.
- A calm, patient and professional telephone manner.
- Confidence using IT systems and CRM software (Salesforce used, training provided).
Technical / Customer Support experience in access automation, automatic doors and gates, electrical installation or maintenance would be advantageous. Knowledge of mechanical systems would also be beneficial.
Your Package:
- £35,000 to £40,000 basic salary.
- Annual bonus.
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five additional days.
- £250 annual development fund to learn a new skill outside work.
- Workplace pension.
- Private Medical Insurance and Medicash.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Car maintenance and technology benefits.
- Childcare cost scheme.
- Three volunteering days per year.
- Product training and career development opportunities.
Interested?
If you're ready to put your technical skills to use, help customers solve real problems and develop your expertise within a supportive, ambitious business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your technical career.