Details:
- Salary: £27,000 - 36,000 - Annum
- Location: Grantham Lincolnshire
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Job Purpose:
To provide expert technical support, product selection, and application engineering solutions across a wide range of hydraulic and fluid power systems. The role bridges technical engineering and commercial operations, supporting both customers and internal teams with specification, troubleshooting, and quotation development.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Support & Customer Engagement
* Provide technical advice and support to customers on hydraulic components, systems, and applications.
* Interpret customer requirements and translate them into practical, cost-effective hydraulic solutions.
* Assist customers with product selection, system design considerations, and performance optimisation.
* Troubleshoot hydraulic system issues and provide diagnostic recommendations.
Application Engineering & Specification:
* Specify hydraulic components and systems (e.g. pumps, valves, cylinders, filtration, power units).
* Develop technical solutions based on application requirements and operational constraints.
* Produce technical documentation including specifications, datasheets, and system descriptions.
* Support bespoke or engineered system enquiries where required.
Commercial & Quotation Support:
* Prepare accurate and competitive quotations based on technical specifications.
* Liaise with suppliers and internal procurement teams to ensure correct product selection and pricing.
* Support the sales team with technical input during customer discussions and project development.
* Ensure all proposals meet both technical and commercial objectives.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Strong background in hydraulics / fluid power engineering.
* In-depth knowledge of hydraulic components and systems: pumps (open and closed circuit, fixed and variable displacement), motors (open and closed circuit, fixed and variable displacement), valves (including proportional load independent spool type valves), cylinders, filtration, accumulators, etc.
* Ability to interpret technical requirements and provide engineered solutions.
* Experience preparing technical quotations or supporting commercial proposals.
* Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills within hydraulic systems.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to customers and colleagues