Fluid Power Technician

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Hayley Group Limited have a Fluid Power Technician vacancy to work within our well-established and experienced team based in the Exeter area. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

Hayley Group is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,000 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry-leading customer service.

About

The Role

As our Fluid Power Technician, you will have a sound knowledge of fluid power engineering and work as part of a customer facing team. This is a hands-on engineering support role involving maintenance and upkeep within a manufacturing plant and workshop environment.

Working Hours

40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Out of hours and weekend work will be required on an ad hoc basis.



Key Responsibilities As Our Fluid Power Technician Will Include

• Servicing of hydraulic systems onsite and inhouse.
• Workshop assembly and test of hydraulic & pneumatic systems
• Assembly and installation of hydraulic hoses and fittings.
• Onsite air leak surveys and following up with remedial work.
• General mechanical engineering.
• Engagement with customers and Hayley branch staff

• Excellent general engineering & hand tool skills
• Fluid power experience
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good time management skills
• Problem solving
• Intermediate IT skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

• NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering
• Cetop stage 1 hydraulic expertise.
• Basic pneumatics skills at Level 1.
• Proven record in the MRO environment for hydraulic systems.
• Confident in fully identifying hose assemblies which need changing or cataloguing.
• Ability to understand the basics of a hydraulic systems and the implications of replacing hose assemblies within a customer’s manufacturing environment.

• From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays) increased with length of service.
• Overtime pay.
• Training provided through our own Hayley Academy.
• Mobile phone provided.
• Company pension (if eligible).
• Free Death in Service cover (x2 salary).
• Invitation to healthcare scheme.
• Wellness programmes.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Excellent career progression opportunities available.

• Hayley Group Limited
• Jon Else

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Engineering and Information Technology

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