Fluid Power Technician - Hayley Group Limited : Job Details

Due to continued expansion, Hayley Group Ltd have vacancies for Fluid Power Technicians to work within our well-established and experienced team ideally based in the Leeds area and regionally. 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 of Fluid Power Systems.

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.
• Onsite air leak surveys and following up with remedial work.
• Assembly and installation of hydraulic hoses and fittings.
• General mechanical engineering.
• Engagement with customers and Hayley branch staff.

Essential Skills & Attributes we’re looking for in our Fluid Power Technician:

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

Desirable Skills & Attributes we’re looking for in our Fluid Power Technician:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering. (or similar experience)
• Cetop stage 1 hydraulic expertise. (or similar experience)
• 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 hydraulic systems and the implications of

Benefits:

• From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays) increased with length of service.
• Overtime pay.
• In-house training provided through Hayley Inspire.
• Mobile phone provided.
• Company pension (if eligible).
• Free Death in Service cover (x2 salary).
• Wellness programmes.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Excellent career progression opportunities available.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the team at Hayley Group – please click ‘apply’ now to become our Fluid Power Technician - we'd like to hear from you!