At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble hydraulic hoses and provide mobile breakdown support across North West England.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a leading hydraulic solutions provider.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by solving customer problems on-site and in the depot.
- Qualifications: Experience with hydraulic products and strong customer service skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30375 - 37125 £ per year.
Role Purpose
We are looking for a skilled and customer-focused Hydraulic Hose Technician to join our team based at our Wrexham/Widnes depot.
This is a hybrid role combining depot-based hose assembly and counter sales with mobile breakdown support across the North Wales, Cheshire, and Merseyside / North West England area.
The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of hydraulic hose products, fittings, and assembly techniques, with the ability to identify and manufacture the right solution quickly and accurately for every customer requirement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manufacture and assemble hydraulic hose assemblies to customer specification, including cutting, crimping, and fitting of hoses and end fittings across a range of pressure ratings and standards.
- Identify and select the correct hose, fittings, and adaptors from stock using catalogues, cross-reference guides, and technical knowledge to match customer requirements.
- Operate hose crimping machinery safely and accurately, maintaining tooling, dies, and equipment in good working order.
- Provide counter sales support, advising customers on hose selection, routing, pressure ratings, and specifications both in person at the depot and over the phone.
- Respond to mobile breakdown callouts across the territory, attending customer sites to manufacture and fit replacement hose assemblies on-site with minimal downtime.
- Survey customer sites and mobile plant to identify hose replacement requirements, tagging and cataloguing assemblies for future reference and repeat orders.
- Carry out pressure testing of completed hose assemblies in line with relevant standards and quality procedures.
- Manage depot hose and fitting stock levels, ensuring the correct range is available and flagging replenishment requirements promptly.
- Maintain the mobile service vehicle to a clean, safe, and well-stocked standard at all times.
- Complete job cards, works orders, delivery notes, and customer documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised depot environment in line with health and safety policies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers and support the development of new accounts across the territory
Hydraulic Hose Technician in Cardiff employer: Osprey Engineering Solutions
Osprey Engineering Solutions is an exceptional employer located in Yateley, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth within the engineering sector. Join a team that values your expertise and encourages you to develop cutting-edge control system solutions in a supportive atmosphere.
Contact Details:
Osprey Engineering Solutions Recruitment Team
