Hydraulic Control Valves and Systems Applications Engineer
A great opportunity for an Applications Engineer to support customers with hydraulic products, manage quotes and orders, and build strong client relationships within a specialist manufacturing environment.
We are looking for candidates with experience in the following roles: hydraulics control valves, pumps and actuators; technical support engineering; engineering account management; business development engineering; systems engineering; commercial engineering; or proposals engineering.
SALARY: £38,000 to £44,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits
LOCATION: Dawlish, Devon
JOB TYPE: Full‑Time, Permanent
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Hydraulic Control Valves and Systems Applications Engineer to join a well‑established manufacturing organisation based in the South West. As part of the role you will provide technical support to customers, preparing quotes, processing orders, and ensuring accurate information is recorded within internal systems.
The position involves regular customer contact, progressing enquiries, supporting less technical colleagues, and occasionally visiting customers or attending industry events. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in hydraulics and sales who enjoys combining technical knowledge with customer‑focused relationship management.
DUTIES
* Providing technical support: assisting customers with technical product queries, orders and quotations
* Preparing quotes and orders: generating accurate quotations and entering orders onto the ERP system
* Customer relationship management: maintaining regular contact with customers to progress enquiries and sales opportunities
* Sales administration: recording accurate customer and sales information within internal systems
* Business development support: identifying and generating new sales enquiries where possible
* Customer visits and events: attending occasional customer visits, exhibitions, and trade shows
* Team support and training: supporting and training less technical members of the team
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
* Technical knowledge of hydraulic control valves and hydraulic systems
* Ability to read and understand hydraulic system diagrams
* Previous experience in a technical sales or customer‑facing sales role
* Confident using Microsoft applications and experience with ERP systems
* Clear and fluent English speaking and writing skills
* GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent)
* Excellent telephone manner and professional communication style
DESIRABLE
* Level 1 British Fluid Power Association Hydraulics qualification
* Ability to speak additional languages
* Hands‑on experience with mobile hydraulics
BENEFITS
* Pension scheme with 4% employer and 4% employee contributions
* Death in service insurance at two times annual salary
* Five weeks annual leave plus eight bank holidays
* On‑site parking
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for this role. Your application will be reviewed by the Recruitment Team; CVs meeting the requirements will be forwarded to the client.
JOB REF: AWDO‑P14211
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