Mobile Hydraulic Hose Engineer

Job Ref: NM1217715NewMHHE
Location: Newton Aycliffe, Durham, United Kingdom
Postcode: DL5 6DU
Type of contract: Permanent
Salary:£40k+ OTE

A Day in the Life of a Hydraquip Mobile Engineer:

Whilst no two days are the same, you can expect to start your day ensuring your Hydraquip vehicle safety checks have been completed and ready for a busy day ahead. You can head straight to your working area if no pre-planned jobs are booked. You will be ready to respond to our customer’s requirements, enabling us to attend with a quick response and get their breakdown requests completed with a minimal amount of downtime. Our customers will be able to use our Hydraquip Job Manager App to track the progress of their job, so they’re always kept updated. When you arrive on-site, you will demonstrate your unbeatable industry knowledge and skills whilst working to find the best solution for our customers, always maintaining our highest levels of service. You can expect to be regularly liaising with existing Hydraquip customers and identifying potential new business.  

You will also: 

• Report job processes through the company Hydraquip app via your company phone and update customer orders. 
• Maintain and stock your company van by using the Hydraquip app, ensuring that your vehicle is always well stocked and ensure the van is kept in a clean presentable manner.
• You will be expected to be part of an on-call rota (usually one week in three) with stand-by cover paid,
• which will require work onsite at nights and weekends if needed. This will be rewarded by overtime pay based on working hours worked per call out. Basic working hours for this role are Monday - Friday 8 am – 5:30 pm. 
  

Who we are looking for: 

We take pride and value each member of the Hydraquip team as a contributor, they are the face of the company who actively take part in making each day a success. We are looking for people who are motivated and passionate about joining us to become the market leader of 24/7 On-Site Mobile Hose Services in the UK. 

Previous experience working in the Hose Replacement Industry is an advantage but NOT essential as we are seeking engineers with the following background Forklift/Plant fitter, HGV fitter, or Agricultural Fitter, access hire (Hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge is an advantage)
You must hold a UK Driving Licence, ideally for a minimum of 2 years.
You will be a self-motivated person, who is punctual and reliable and takes pride in always delivering the highest levels of service. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Basic salary of £25k - £33k+ (depending on experience). Up to £40k total on target earnings
• Generous, uncapped bonus scheme in addition to your basic salary, offering a fantastic earning potential 
• Enhanced overtime rates & on-call payments 
• Annual salary review & regular appraisals 
• Additional holiday purchase scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme (free 24/7 support helpline & up to 6 counseling sessions) 
  1 paid volunteering day per year 
• Employee discounts with major retailers (including groceries, technology & holidays) 
• Wellbeing & mental health support from trained mental health first aiders 
• Refer a friend recruitment bonus scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Company pension scheme