Rail Technical Sales Engineer: Hoses & Hydraulics

1492 Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

1492 Ltd in Derby (East Midlands) seeks a Technical Sales Engineer to support customers with hoses, hydraulics and pneumatic systems, turning engineering know-how into commercial growth.

You will work closely with engineering teams and customers, interpreting drawings and specifications and developing quotations while identifying improvement opportunities and growing long-term relationships.

Qualifications

• A mechanical engineering or technical background required.
• Experience with engineered products or assemblies – hoses / hydraulics.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with customers.
• Commercial awareness and interest in developing customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specifications to develop quotations.
• Identify improvement opportunities and turn customer challenges into practical engineering solutions.
• Serve as a key technical contact for rail sector customers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Hoses / Hydraulics

Reading technical drawings

Customer liaison / communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

1492 Ltd in Derby (East Midlands) seeks a Technical Sales Engineer to support customers with hoses, hydraulics and pneumatic systems, turning engineering know-how into commercial growth.

You will work closely with engineering teams and customers, interpreting drawings and specifications and developing quotations while identifying improvement opportunities and growing long-term relationships.