Senior Fluid Power Technician

HAYLEY DEXIS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider based in Exeter is seeking a Senior Fluid Power Technician. This role involves maintenance, troubleshooting, and support for fluid power systems across the Southwest region. The ideal candidate will possess fluid power experience and excellent engineering skills. This full-time position offers competitive salary, career development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits, including in-house training and overtime pay.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus public holidays

Overtime pay

In-house training

Mobile phone provided

Company pension

Free Death in Service cover

Wellness programmes

Uniform and PPE provided

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven record in the MRO environment for hydraulic systems.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to prioritise workload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support during site visits.
• Fault finding and servicing of hydraulic systems.
• Engagement and lead generation with customers.

Skills

Fluid power experience

General engineering skills

Excellent IT skills

Sales opportunity spotting

Job description

Due to continued expansion, HAYLEY DEXIS has a vacancy for a Senior Fluid Power Technician to work within our well-established and experienced team based in the Exeter area and regionally. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

Hayley Dexis is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables in the UK. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we provide cutting-edge solutions to our clients across various industries, ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of fluid power systems. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,300 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry-leading customer service.

About the role:

As our Senior 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.

We’re looking for an experienced engineer covering the Southwest region spanning Exeter, Poole, Bristol and Cornwall.

You’ll be providing customers and internal branches with technical support typically planned maintenance with some call outs providing quotes, troubleshooting and fault finding.

You’ll have the ability to spot sales opportunities with customers and Hayley branch staff having the confidence to upsell and pass on leads.

We’re looking for someone with fluid power experience who has excellent general engineering & hand tool skills. You’ll have a proven record in the MRO environment for hydraulic systems, will be able to prioritise your workload efficiently and have excellent IT skills.

A full UK driving licence is also required.

Working hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities as our Senior Fluid Power Technician will include:

• Technical support site visits with customers and branches
• Fault Finding fluid power systems
• 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.
• General mechanical engineering.
• Engagement and generating sales leads with customers and Hayley branch staff
  
  

What you’ll get in return:

• From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays) increased with length of service.
• Overtime pay.
• In-house training provided.
• 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.
  
  

The recruitment process

Adverts will close on Sunday 10th August (we will extend should this be required)

We will be progressing and moving suitable candidates through the process as they apply and scheduling interviews in to suit.

Interviews will will be held at our Exeter Branch or agreed location.

Candidates selected for interview will be asked to prepare a for an interview lasting 1 hour focused on skills, knowledge, experience and motivations.

Finally...

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