Technical Consultant (Newly qualified painters & decorators)

Just finished studying Painting & Decorating at college and wondering what’s next? This is where things get interesting!
At Crown Paints, this is not about standing still or doing the same thing every day. This is your chance to take what you have learned and turn it into something real, hands on, and full of opportunity.
You will be joining our wider R&D team as a Technical Consultant, right at the heart of where ideas become products, and where your work genuinely makes a difference.
Learn fast. Get hands on. Build something bigger.
Year 1 – Build confidence in applying paints and understanding products
Year 2 – Expand your knowledge and work more independently
Year 3 – Lead demos, solve customer problems, and handle complex projects
What your day could look like:
• Hands on paint application in lab and on site
• Investigating customer complaints and finding solutions
• Working with R&D to improve products
• Creating samples for marketing and sales
• Using systems like Product Vision and Dynamics 365
• Providing technical advice to customers and colleagues
We are looking for:
• NVQ Level 3 (or Level 2 with strong experience)
• Practical, hands on mindset
• Curious and eager to learn
• Comfortable with technology
• Strong communication skills
• Calm, solution focused approach
The essentials:
• Onsite in Darwen, 5 days a week
• Occasional travel across UK and Europe
• Driving licence required
• Two stage interview process including technical and behavioural assessments.
Ready to get started?
Apply now and build a career that grows with you.
Application due
2026-04-22
Seniority Level
Entry level
Job Functions
Customer Service, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Research
Industry
Chemicals
Crown Paints is one of UK’s most renown paint manufacturers and we have been manufacturing for over 200 years, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. However, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world through our ownership structure. Crown Paints is part of the Hempel Group, which gives our company stability and our employees extended, global career possibilities. ​