Fluid Power Technician – Exeter

Overview

Hayley Group Limited is seeking a skilled Fluid Power Technician to become part of their experienced team located near Exeter. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work within a leading independent distributor of engineering products in the UK.

Role Description

The successful candidate will possess solid expertise in fluid power engineering and operate within a customer-facing context. Responsibilities will include performing hands-on maintenance and support tasks both within a manufacturing facility and workshop environment.

Working Hours

The role requires a 40-hour workweek from Monday to Friday, with occasional out-of-hours and weekend work when necessary.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct servicing and maintenance of hydraulic systems both onsite and in-house.
• Assemble and test hydraulic and pneumatic systems within the workshop.
• Install and assemble hydraulic hoses and fittings accurately.
• Carry out onsite air leak inspections and implement corrective actions.
• Perform general mechanical engineering duties as required.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with customers and internal branch teams.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong general engineering ability alongside proficient use of hand tools.
• Experience with fluid power systems.
• Capability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Effective time management and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate-level computer proficiency.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering.
• Expertise with Cetop stage 1 hydraulics.
• Basic proficiency in pneumatics at Level 1.
• Proven background in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of hydraulic systems.
• Confidence in accurately identifying hydraulic hose assemblies for replacement or cataloguing.
• Understanding of hydraulic system basics and implications of hose assembly replacements within customer’s manufacturing settings.

Benefits

• Starting with 23 days of annual leave plus public and bank holidays, increasing with service tenure.
• Overtime compensation available.
• Access to training through Hayley Academy.
• Provision of a mobile phone.
• Company pension scheme eligibility.
• Free Death in Service coverage at twice the salary amount.
• Option to join a healthcare plan.
• Wellness programs participation.
• Uniform and personal protective equipment provided.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.

Additional Information

Hayley Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer with a workforce exceeding 1,000 employees. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and relevant details directly to the contact below. Agency applications are not accepted.

• Contact: Jon Else
• Email: jon.else@hayley-group.co.uk
• Location: Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand