Company Description
Together with 7,300 colleagues at 49 locations in over 20 countries, we are the strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries. With streamlined processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. Among other examples, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that pharmaceuticals are produced reliably and in compliance with regulations. We even help package your favorite chocolate and snacks quickly and with high precision.
We at Kliklok, a Syntegon company based in Bristol, UK, have been a global leader in secondary packaging machinery for over 50 years, serving industries such as bakery, snack, cereal, frozen and refrigerated foods, and confectionery. We design, manufacture, and deliver innovative cartoners, sleevers, and handling equipment worldwide, supported by our trusted global partners and dedicated service.
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Job Description
The Aftersales Support Role is customer-facing for modernisation programmes, retrofit upgrades and supply of change parts and spares for packaging machines. You will assess customer enquiries, prepare commercially and technically informed quotations, working closely with aftersales support/technical (also working with the internal design engineers where needed), manage change part orders and Modernisation projects, and keep customers informed throughout delivery and installation.
Key responsibilities
Receive, log and prioritise customer enquiries about modernisations, upgrades and spare/change parts via phone, email and CRM.
Undertake initial assessment of enquiries to determine scope, urgency and whether a site survey or technical input is required.
Draft clear, accurate quotations including scope of work, parts lists, labour estimates, travel, lead times and commercial terms — liaise with engineering, production and purchasing to validate technical elements and costs.
Produce and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), part numbers and associated documentation for spare/change parts; ensure version control.
Assist with scheduling site surveys, installation and commissioning visits with field teams and customers.
Provide technical advice and product selection for spare parts and retrofit options; recommend cost-effective upgrade paths that meet customer requirements.
Support remote diagnostics, troubleshooting and ordering of parts to resolve machine downtime quickly; escalate complex issues to engineering teams.
Place and track parts orders with purchasing and suppliers; monitor lead times and logistics to meet customer expectations.
Support Service team with remote support and troubleshooting to reduce downtime, escalating complex technical issues to engineering or field service teams.
Maintain accurate quotation history, order documentation and customer communications.
Support sales teams and Hubs by capturing aftermarket opportunities through customer feedback and trends.
Qualifications
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2-3 years of previous experience in a similar role.
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Educational background in mechanics.
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Engineering degree is highly appreciated.
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Experience in customer facing roles in technical environments.
Additional Information
What we offer;
At Syntegon, you’ll have the space to grow and make an impact. You’ll work in an international environment with an informal culture and plenty of opportunities to develop yourself.
We believe work should be both rewarding and enjoyable. You’ll be part of an open-minded, supportive team where collaboration, growth, and new ideas are encouraged. Alongside this, we offer a competitive package of benefits to help you thrive both at work and in your personal life:
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Competitive salary with regular reviews
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25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays to recharge
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Flexible working with annualized hours scheme
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Generous pension scheme with Aviva
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Life assurance of 7 x annual salary for peace of mind
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Simply Health medical cashback plan for everyday healthcare costs
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Income protection after 2 years’ service
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Cycle to Work and Tech schemes to make life easier
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Wellbeing support through Everymind at Work
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A friendly, social culture with regular activities and the chance to grow your career in a global company with a local spirit
