Vacancies

Have you ever considered a career change?

The National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC) is seeking to expand its team of expert Training Engineers and is inviting applications from individuals with extensive technical knowledge, skills, and industry experience who are passionate about supporting the learning and development of the UK workforce.

As an NFPC Training Engineer, you will play a key role in:

• Delivering engaging technical lectures alongside practical training and skills development
• Designing and developing new training programmes and resources
• Delivering Competence Based Qualifications and carrying out candidate assessments
• Supporting customers through site visits, training needs analysis, and on-site course delivery when required
• Managing and developing centre resources in line with our QMS standards

You must have the following skills and experience to apply for this role:

• Work based experience/application knowledge involving Fluid Power Systems
• Experience associated in working on and maintaining Mobile Plant involving Fluid Power OR
• Experience associated in working on and maintaining Industrial Plant involving Fluid Power
• Been involved in fault diagnosis and rectification relating to Fluid Power Systems
• The ability to recognise Hydraulic Symbols, name and function
• The ability to read and interpret a basic Hydraulic Circuit and recognise the symbols
• The ability to read and interpret a basic Electrical Circuit and recognise the symbols
• Knowledge of the Fluid Power Supply Chain (Specific Companies)
• Communication skills/experience in presenting (Further training will be available)
• An extensive range of Practical Skills relating to the maintenance of systems involving Fluid Power
• A base within reasonable travelling distance of the NFPC (ideally a maximum of 1 hour’s travel)

A career at the NFPC offers variety, satisfaction, and the chance to make a real impact on UK industry. By joining us, you will benefit from:

• Excellent starting salary (dependent on experience) with progression to become a Systems Training Engineer.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays.
• Flexible working.
• Outstanding working conditions, with fully equipped lecture rooms, world-class training areas, and modern air-conditioned facilities.
• A collaborative team environment where knowledge sharing and continuous professional development are encouraged.
• Extensive internal training available relating to communication, presentations, course management and delivery of skills-based courses, all supported by our Learning & Development Manager.
• The opportunity to join our existing team of Training Engineers and assist in the development of the National Fluid Power Centre as technology advances.

The NFPC is home to the UK’s leading practical training facilities, delivering world-class hydraulics, pneumatics, and control training to over 300 companies across more than 27 sectors of UK industry. Supported by an Advisory Body of over 60 major organisations, the NFPC is an ISO 9001:2015 accredited centre, a BFPA Certified CETOP Education Centre, and a trusted training provider for more than 15 leading UK companies.

Our team of highly skilled Training Engineers bring a wealth of industry experience, and we pride ourselves on offering hands-on, practical training combined with technical excellence.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and would like to learn more, we encourage you to visit the NFPC and tour our facilities or speak with the team about this exciting opportunity.