Mobile Hose Engineer

Finning Canada; Bristol; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Finning Canada seeks a Hose Engineer to provide site-based hose making and replacement services. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant engineering experience and strong project management skills. The role offers a competitive salary, commission, and robust benefits, with an emphasis on customer satisfaction and quality standards.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ option to purchase up to 5 extra days)

Annual Bonus

Healthcare benefits

Access to company share scheme

Up to 7% pension

Refer a friend bonus

Employee reward platform

Life insurance

Laptop, phone, and van

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of engineering or service experience, preferably in hydraulic hoses.
• Customer-facing experience required.
• Health & Safety awareness is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer service requests promptly and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manufacture hose assemblies to meet customer specifications.
• Maintain stock levels on the FHS van.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Organizational skills

Influencing

Networking

Proficient IT skills

Education

3 years of engineering or service experience

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Company: Finning (UK) Ltd

Number of Openings: 3

Worker Type: Permanent

Position Overview

Working within an industry-leading organization at Finning, the largest CAT dealership in the UK and Ireland, your role as Hose Engineer involves providing quick site-based responses for hose making and replacement services to commercial and industrial customers.

As a Hose Engineer, you will produce certified clean Caterpillar hoses, support hose and coupling knowledge for service, parts, and customer operations, and follow Caterpillar HIS (Hydraulic Information System) for hose builds.

Job Description

As a Finning Engineer, you will receive:

• Salary - £33,970 (43-hour week)
• Commission - £15,000 OTE (uncapped commission)
• 25 days holiday (+ option to purchase up to 5 extra days)
• Annual Bonus
• Healthcare benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry, and new child payments)
• Access to company share scheme
• Up to 7% pension
• Refer a friend bonus
• Employee reward platform (retail discounts and other rewards)
• Life insurance
• Laptop, phone, and van
• Overtime opportunities

Major Job Functions

• Respond to customer service requests promptly, assess needs, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manufacture hose assemblies to meet customer specifications, both internal and external.
• Maintain stock levels on the FHS van and ensure repair equipment is in safe working order.
• Develop business relationships through good customer relations and feedback on competitive activities.
• Manage work orders to ensure timely invoicing and control costs.

Specific Skills

• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent influencing and networking abilities.
• Proficient IT skills, including intermediate Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to interpret large data sets to support planning and decision-making.

Knowledge

• Deep understanding of service manuals, computerised Service Information System (SIS), and Hydraulic Information System (HIS).
• Practical knowledge of hydraulic hose tooling and assembly equipment.
• Hydraulic and mechanical fitting knowledge.
• Familiarity with specialist hose cutting and crimping tools.

Accountability

• Adhere to scheduled job times.
• Ensure high-quality finished products.
• Aim for positive customer feedback and zero complaints.
• Maintain SHEQ standards and a safe working environment.
• Perform pre-use checks on equipment.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of engineering or service experience, preferably in hydraulic hoses.
• Customer-facing experience.
• Health & Safety awareness.

If you wish to join a global organization offering industry-leading training and a competitive package, apply online today.

At Finning, we value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or disabilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. Finning is also a forces-friendly employer, supporting armed forces personnel and their families.