Sales Engineer - Liquid Handling Equipment Hire

The Job  

​​​​​​​The Company: 

• Our client is a dynamic, family-owned business with roots dating back to the 1930’s. 

• With a $500m+ global presence and a significant footprint in Europe, they’re making waves in the temporary liquid handling industry. 

• Their solutions, including tanks, filtration, pumps, and spill containment, are trusted across sectors like petrochemical, construction, and environmental response.  

• They pride themselves on a supportive, fun, and flexible working environment with a mantra to enjoy the work and only work with enjoyable clients.  

• This is a unique opportunity to join a small, agile team, with a hands-on, collaborative culture where everyone contributes. 

• Due to ongoing growth, there is a requirement for a new Sales Engineer to join the sales team in the South and promote their hire solutions. 

 

Benefits of the Sales Engineer 

• £45k Basic

• £52k OTE

• Company Car 

• Contributory Pension 

• BUPA Private Healthcare 

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays 

 

The Role of the Sales Engineer 

• We’re looking for a Sales Engineer to join the UK team, focusing on the South (ideal base Beds, Bucks, Berks) 

• You’ll have a hybrid role of maintaining and developing client relationships while tackling practical challenges on-site.  

• Key responsibilities include building relationships with new and existing clients across industries like construction, petrochemical, and water treatment. 

• Managing both reactive (70%) and proactive (30%) sales, handling orders from daily hire needs to emergency spill response solutions. 

• Supporting high-value, hands-on sales involving tanks, pumps, and more, with tools ready in your boot for on-site visits. 

• Collaborating with operations and the wider European team to deliver exceptional service. 

 

The Ideal Person for the Sales Engineer 

• We’re seeking someone passionate, practical, and flexible—whether you're an experienced sales professional or an engineer eager to step into sales.  

• Our ideal candidate has a background in mechanical engineering, plant hire, or a technical field with practical, hands-on experience (e.g., car mechanic, pump engineer, etc.). 

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, and able to deal with site fitters to directors. 

• A can-do attitude and team spirit—no room for “not my job” here! 

• Strong organizational and administrative abilities, with attention to detail. 

• Full training will be provided 

If you’re driven by achieving targets and thrive in a flexible, engaging environment, we’d love to hear from you 

 

Consultant: Justin Webb 

Email: justinw@otrsales.co.uk 

Tel no: 0208 397 4114 

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. 

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