Hose Assembly Technician

Pearson Hydraulics Gateshead are a trusted name throughout the industry with over 50 years of trading, delivering specialist solutions to customers across the North East. With a strong reputation for technical expertise, quality service, and customer commitment, we support a wide range of industries with tailored hydraulic maintenance, repair, and installation services. We are also part of the R&G Fluid Power Group and represent their Hydraulics division in the North East.

Do you want to work with a motivated team, can you bring experience and enthusiasm to a company that is building solid foundations? If so this could be the role for you.

Your daily duties will be wide and varied from assisting at the trade counter, manufacturing hoses, pressure testing, flushing components or effecting repairs at our workshop on Team Valley Gateshead. Your experience will grow and we will develop your skill set to become an integral part of our business.

Pearson Hydraulics Gateshead have a long history of hose supply in the North East but we are expanding our service and products to grow the business in to a one stop shop for all their hydraulic needs.

We want to encourage a team ethic where we work together to achieve the company goals, you can be part of our team with the right attitude and work ethic.

• Assembly and testing of hose assemblies to customer specification
• Serving at the trade counter, making hoses to pattern
• Maintain and keep clean all work areas, ensuring all waste is stored correctly.
• Be aware of use and maintenance of safety equipment and fully utilise all safety items within the legal and H&S requirements.
• Maintain dress and appearance standards wearing corporate uniform at all times of employment and maintain it in a clean and suitable condition.
• Attend all weekly/monthly staff meetings
• Arranging carriage and delivering goods to the customer
• Quality control of goods in and/or goods out
• Checking that the correct quantity and type of goods have been received;
• Recording any damaged, missing or faulty goods;
• Signing the delivery form, once satisfied that the goods are complete;
• Moving the goods to the correct area in the warehouse, either manually or using mechanical handling equipment
• Preparing despatch notes and labels

• Strong assembly skills with attention to detail
• Mechanical knowledge and understanding of assembly processes
• Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools
• Previous warehouse experience is preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques and equipment

• Production & Assembly Occupations: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Full-time, Permanent

Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm

£25,000 to £25,700 dependent on experience

• Company pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (increase to 25 after 12 months)