Why join ERIKS?
At ERIKS UK&I, our Hose Technology team is dedicated to keeping industry flowing safely and efficiently. We specialise in the design, manufacture, and supply of industrial hose assemblies and fittings, tailored to meet the demands of a wide range of sectors from food and beverage to chemical processing, manufacturing, and energy.
Our experts provide end-to-end support, from product selection and technical advice to onsite hose surveys, testing, and certification. Whether it's fluid transfer, chemical resistance, high-pressure applications or compliance with industry standards, we deliver hose solutions that reduce risk, increase uptime, and ensure safety in critical operations.
With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service, ERIKS Hose Technology is the trusted partner to industries across the UK.
Location: Northampton (UK Travel)
About the Role:
Respond to technical assistance requests from customers and branches providing technical and in person/ onsite support as required (UK South).
Implement HMS and onboarding new sites with HMS requiring Hose survey and inspection activities (UK wide).
Identify and cultivate new opportunities with MROs for hydraulic and industrial hose assemblies, driving revenue growth through effective product solution delivery.
Develop sales forecasts, monitor performance metrics, and deliver regular reports and insights to the leadership team for informed decision-making.
Support the growth of the e-commerce channel, driving strategies to enhance its development and customer use.
Spearhead marketing initiatives aligned with the core product offering to maximise market impact.
Ensure that Health, Safety, Environment and Quality policies and standards are embedded & adhered to.
Working Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 5.30pm
Working Hours: 40
Breaks: 1 hour
Key Skills, Experience & Requirements:
Robust understanding of the Flexible Hose Industry (emphasis on the UK MRO market) & the areas of opportunity for profitable growth for each of the operations.
Extensive Hose product manufacturing knowledge to allow targeting and effective quotation of profitable business.
Understanding of supply chain and “make-buy” opportunities to maximise scalable revenue growth and EBIT.
Ability to correctly specify flexible hose assemblies based upon application criteria.
Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings.
Strong understanding of FHA related product quality and compliance requirements.
What’s in it for you?
Alongside a competitive salary, our benefits package is designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life beyond work:
Time Off That Works for You
25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 extra days
1 paid wellbeing day per year
Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 emotional, financial, and legal support
Virtual GP access, counselling, nutrition & fitness coaching, physiotherapy
Medical second opinions, lifestyle coaching, and wellness discounts
Security & Support
Company sick pay from day one
Contributory pension scheme
Group income protection (after qualifying period)
Life assurance
Extra Perks
Cycle to Work scheme
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave
Fertility leave and support
Bonus Structure
Company Car or Car Allowance
Who are we?
We’re ERIKS, a leading specialised industrial service provider. Our mission? Simple: to make Industry Work Better.
With 170 sites across the UK and Ireland, you’re never far from a supportive, inclusive team. From shop floors through to strategic roles, your skills make a difference wherever you are.
We’re proud of our engineering heritage, but our impact goes far beyond the workshop. We deliver innovative solutions and technical expertise to keep industry moving forward.
We’re building a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Diversity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words, they’re central to who we are and how we grow. If you're looking for purpose, opportunity, and a place to belong, you’ll find it here.
So… what are you waiting for?
Let’s build something remarkable together.
ERIKS is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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What We Do
ERIKS is a specialized industrial service provider that offers a wide range of technical products, co-engineering, and customization solutions, as well as related services. We help customers in a variety of industrial segments to improve their products' performance and reduce their total cost of ownership.
Our technical know-how is the basis of our specialism. Over the last 80 years, we have built up deep expertise in the areas of sealing & polymer, gaskets, valves & instrumentation, industrial & hydraulic hoses, industrial plastics, power transmission & bearings, conveying systems and tools, maintenance & safety products. We supply A-brands as well as our own ERIKS products. A strong focus on digitalization and data insights allows us to develop new services and improve processes for our customers.
At ERIKS, we stand for doing good business. We value long-lasting relationships with all our stakeholders, conduct business in a fair and transparent way and contribute to a better and more sustainable society.
Our 5,000 skilled colleagues worldwide serve customers in their original equipment manufacturing (OEM) and maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations (MRO). ERIKS has branches in 12 countries, with a strong position in Western Europe, alongside a presence in Asia
