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Job Description
We are a global leader dedicated to advancing the materials handling industry. We design, engineer, manufacture, sell and service a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments and power and technology solutions, marketed primarily under the Hyster® and Yale® brand names. We are committed to transforming the way the world moves materials and delivering optimal solutions that meet our customers’ needs while ensuring outstanding customer care.
We currently have an outstanding opportunity for an Application Engineer located in Craigavon, Northern Ireland. Alternatively, this position may also be based in Irvine, Scotland or Masate, Italy. The main purpose of this position is to understand customer needs, define the right solution with the best value proposition and win new business while working closely with Product Management, Marketing and Sales teams. The appointment level will range between SG18 (Application Engineer I) and SG21 (Application Engineer IV) based on knowledge and experience.
Key Accountabilities
* Responding to new sales technical support requests via Contact Management or NOVO CPQ within set KPI’s, maintaining and updating the status of all requests in line with relevant procedures
* Providing timely and accurate special quotations and technical support to Internal Sales teams and our Dealer partners in response to customer requests, RFQ’s and/or tender requests
* Managing the pricing and availability of special “SPED” sales options and quoted items on Hyster/Yale product, maximizing profitability on special options and quotes while maintaining overall competitiveness of truck sales
* Defining the right truck for the application through customer visits and assessments on‑site and/or evaluating customer applications and providing special options to meet customer requirements
* Guiding sales staff to specify and sell the appropriate truck for a given customer application
* Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers
* Identifying changes to reduce special option cost and increase profit margin/efficiency
* Truck capacity calculation and advice relating to the correct size/model of truck for any given customer application
* Support marketing and promotion of special “SPED” solutions to increase the sale of HYMH Product
* Making recommendations to the Product Manager for future standard product improvements and innovations
Essential Criteria
* Ideally candidates will have a Degree or equivalent in Mechanical /Electrical Engineering or related discipline. Candidates educated to HND level (or equivalent) with additional relevant experience may also be considered
* Experience required is 5+ years for Application Engineer IV but suitable candidates with less than this will still be considered and the seniority of the appointment adjusted accordingly. Any relevant experience must include working in a technical role
* Excellent communication skills, along with strong customer service and/or customer management skills
* Fluency in English is essential, fluency in another European language desirable
* Awareness of international cultural differences and/or experience working in an international business environment
* Microsoft Office skills including the ability to create spreadsheets, reports, analyse data and make recommendations based upon this
* Commercial awareness and fundamental financial knowledge and/or experience of working with sales and engineering functions
* Some business related travel will be required
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Hybrid working options
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life assurance (3x annual salary)
* Private health insurance (grade dependent)
* 33 days annual leave
* Enhanced statutory benefits
* Subsidised gym membership
* Subsidised canteen
* Comprehensive career development programme
* Ongoing professional development support
The closing date for applications is Thursday 13th November 2025.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job Type: Permanent
Time Type: Full time
Work Hours: 39
Travel Required: Some business related travel will be required
Location: HY EMEA UK Craigavon
Address: 88 Charlestown Road, BT63 5PP
Candidate must be subject to background checks.
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