Mobile Hydraulic Hose Engineer

Talent Finder; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established hydraulic hose company in Glasgow is seeking a Mobile Hydraulic Hose Engineer to provide high-quality service to various industries. Responsibilities include attending customer sites for assessments, working on diverse machinery, and ensuring minimal downtime. Ideal candidates will possess mechanical knowledge and strong communication skills, with a full driving license required. Competitive compensation includes a commission structure and a company van provided.

Benefits

Commission structure

On-call standby allowance

Paid door-to-door travel

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Brand-new van provided

Qualifications

• Ideally with plant, hydraulic and/or mechanical experience.
• Full, clean driving licence is essential.
• Flexibility to join an on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites to carry out risk assessments.
• Work on varied machinery including boats and excavators.
• Fault-finding and problem-solving to minimize downtime.

Skills

Enthusiastic and highly motivated

Hands-on ability

Problem-solving skills

Customer-facing communication skills

Mechanical knowledge

Job description

Overview

Mobile Hydraulic Hose Engineer | Glasgow (Ibrox Depot) | Full Time | £30,000 plus Commission & Overtime

Our client is a well-established hydraulic hose replacement company based in Glasgow, operating from their Ibrox Business Park depot. They provide professional service and high-quality products to a wide range of industries throughout the UK.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Enthusiastic and highly motivated individual
• Able to work well both within a team and independently
• Ideally with plant, hydraulic and/or mechanical experience
• A full, clean driving licence (essential)
• Mechanical knowledge and hands-on ability
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative
• Customer-facing communication skills
• Flexibility to join an on-call rota (1 in 3 weeks)
• Willingness to work in physically demanding environments (rain or shine)
• Honest, reliable, and a quick learner with the right attitude

What will your role look like?

As a Mobile Hydraulic Hose Engineer, you will play a key part in keeping clients’ machinery running smoothly. Your day-to-day will include:

• Attending customer sites to carry out risk assessments and complete work safely and on time
• Working on a wide variety of machinery, from boats and excavators to road sweepers, transporters, and even submarines
• Fault-finding, problem-solving, and minimising downtime for customers
• Maintaining your van to a high standard of cleanliness and ensuring it is fully stocked (brand-new vans provided)
• Covering clients across Central Scotland, Carlisle, Aberdeen, and Dundee (engineers are kept local where possible)
• Being part of a team that delivers 24/7, 365-day coverage to a wide client base, including local authorities, plant hire firms, and large-scale contractors

What can you expect in return?

• Commission structure:
• £10k–£12.5k sales → 2%
• £12.5k–£15k sales → 2.5%
• £15k+ sales → 3%
• On-call standby allowance: £100 (paid even if not called out)
• After-hours call-outs: £25/hr, door-to-door
• Paid door-to-door travel if the commute requires an early start or late finish
• Overtime, commission, and weekly standby payments
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Brand-new van (with on-board workshop), uniform, and PPE provided

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