Hydraulic Hose Engineer

Van Elle Limited; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare plan

22 days holiday plus holidays

Job summary

Van Elle is seeking a practical Hydraulic Hose Engineer for Kirkby in Ashfield to support manufacture, installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of hydraulic hoses for our fleet. The role emphasizes hands-on assembly and site work, with a focus on safety and quality.

You will operate in workshop and on-site environments, manage hose stock, assist with stock audits, and ensure repairs comply with manufacturer specifications and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulic hoses and hydraulic systems.
• Able to manufacture and fit hydraulic hoses.
• Understanding of hydraulic components, fittings and pipework.
• Experience on construction, plant or heavy equipment.
• Forklift licence held.
• Plant maintenance qualification or relevant engineering qualification.
• Good stock management and strong health and safety commitment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble hydraulic hoses to required specifications.
• Inspect, diagnose and replace damaged hoses and fittings.
• Carry out hydraulic hose repairs and installations in workshop and at sites.
• Respond to plant breakdowns and provide emergency hose repair services.
• Maintain stock levels of hoses, fittings and consumables.
• Monitor inventory and raise replenishment requests to ensure stock availability.
• Maintain accurate stock records and assist with stock audits.
• Ensure repairs meet manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
• Conduct inspections of hydraulic systems to identify issues before failure.
• Support maintenance of piling rigs, excavators, cranes, generators and other plant equipment.
• Complete documentation relating to repairs, inspections and stock movements.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Participate in on-call or out-of-hours breakdown support when required.

Skills

Hydraulic hoses

Hydraulic systems

Manufacture hoses

Fittings & pipework

Forklift licence

Stock management

Health & safety

Teamwork

Education

Plant maintenance qualifications or relevant engineering qualification

Job description

Hydraulic Hose Engineer

Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 8GJ

Are you an experienced Hydraulic Hose Engineer looking for a hands-on role where your skills will make a real difference? We’re looking for a practical, reliable and safety-focused engineer to support the manufacture, installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of hydraulic hoses for our extensive fleet.

What you’ll be doing

• Manufacture and assemble hydraulic hoses to required specifications.
• Inspect, diagnose and replace damaged or worn hydraulic hoses and fittings.
• Carry out hydraulic hose repairs and installations within the workshop and at operational sites
• Respond to plant breakdowns and attend sites to provide emergency hose repair services when required.
• Maintain stock levels of hydraulic hoses, fittings, couplings and associated consumables
• Monitor inventory and place replenishment requests to ensure adequate stock availability
• Maintain accurate stock records and assist with stock audits.
• Ensure all hydraulic repairs are completed to a high standard and in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Conduct inspections of hydraulic systems to identify potential issues before failure occurs.
• Assist workshop personnel with general plant maintenance, servicing and repairs as required.
• Support the maintenance and repair of piling rigs, excavators, cranes, generators and other plant equipment.
• Complete all documentation relating to repairs, inspections and stock movements.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Adhere to company health, safety and environmental procedures at all times.
• Participate in on-call or out-of-hours breakdown support when required.
• Conduct self in a way that reflect and promotes the Van Elle company values.
• Understand and act in accordance with Van Elle’s policies and procedures
• Any other tasks that you may reasonably be required to undertake.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with hydraulic hoses and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to manufacture and fit hydraulic hoses.
• Good understanding of hydraulic components, fittings and pipework.
• Experience working on construction, plant or heavy equipment.
• Ability to diagnose hydraulic faults and carry out effective repairs.
• Forklift truck licence
• Plant maintenance qualifications or relevant engineering qualification
• Good organisational and stock management skills.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Other Requirements:

• Eligible to work and live in the UK.
• Flexibility to travel in the UK.
• A full driving licence, that is valid in the UK

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Hours of work are 7.30am – 6.00pm, Monday to Friday
• 22 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
• Permanent position
• Benefits include access to Company pension and Healthcare Cash Plan with family option.
• Onsite Training Centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.

About Us

Van Elle is the UK’s largest geotechnical and ground engineering contractor and, since June 2026, proud to be part of the STRABAG Group.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this type of role. The list is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this type of role.