via reed · 26 May 2026 ·11 days ago

Automotive Tool Specialist

Perfect Placement Uk Ltd
Maidstone Full-time GBP 38,000 – 50,000
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Our client, a leading provider of automotive supplies and workshop solutions, is seeking a highly skilled Automotive Tool Specialist to join their dynamic team across the South East. This is a prestigious opportunity for experienced professionals within the motor trade to utilise their technical expertise in a customer-focused role that offers variety, progression, and the chance to work with industry-leading products. The Automotive Tool Specialist role is ideal for individuals with a strong background in automotive workshops, bodyshops, or tooling sales who are eager to develop their careers within a reputable organisation.

Benefits for the successful Automotive Tool Specialist:

  • Competitive basic salary of £38,000, with an OTE of £45,000

  • Company vehicle, phone, and tablet provided

  • 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, with no weekends or bank holidays

  • Generous holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, increasing with service

  • Healthcare plan including dental, optical, and therapy treatments

  • Supportive management team and comprehensive training programmes

  • Opportunities for career progression within a global company

Duties of the Automotive Tool Specialist: • Travel across the South East to demonstrate and promote automotive tooling and bodyshop products
  • Conduct live demonstrations of hand tools, power tools, and repair equipment using the company’s demonstration van

  • Provide technical advice and product training to customers

  • Assist clients in identifying suitable products for their workshops

  • Support the sales team by turning product demonstrations into sales opportunities

  • Gather customer feedback and market insights to inform product development

  • Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and seek new business prospects

  • Support national events and activities as required

Requirements of the Automotive Tool Specialist: • Previous experience within the automotive repair industry, bodyshop environments, or tooling sales
  • Full UK driving licence with minimal points

  • Strong communication and presentation skills

  • Ability to deliver engaging product demonstrations confidently

  • Motivated, target-driven, and customer-focused attitude

  • Strong technical knowledge of workshop operations, repair applications, or tooling products

  • Flexible and willing to travel across the South East

If this Automotive Tool Specialist role matches your skills and career aspirations, don’t miss the opportunity to work with a recognised leader in automotive supplies.

To find out more about this outstanding opportunity, contact Martin Bane, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Kent and the South East, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our jobseekers the best jobs in the Automotive Industry. So, if you are looking to improve your career and want to hear about more Motor Trade Jobs in your local area, please contact us today.

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