Hose Training & Technical Engineer

Join the British Fluid Power Association (BFPA)

Position: Training Engineer (Flexible Hose Training)

Location: Oxfordshire based with extensive UK travel

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Reporting to: Director of Membership & Training

About The BFPA The British Fluid Power Association (BFPA) is the UK’s leading trade association representing companies involved in hydraulics, pneumatics and fluid power technologies. With over 60 years of industry leadership, the BFPA is recognised for setting the standards in technical competence, safety and workforce development.

As demand for our industry-recognised hose training programmes continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Training Engineer to join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality training throughout the UK.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a practical, knowledgeable, and engaging individual with experience in hose assembly, hose integrity, hydraulics, or fluid power systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering BFPA-approved hose training courses to engineers, technicians and industry professionals at customer premises, training centres and through virtual learning platforms. You will also support the development of new training programmes, provide technical expertise to the Association and help maintain the BFPA’s reputation as the industry’s leading training provider.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver BFPA-accredited training courses including:

• Working Safely with Hose and Connectors

• Hose Assembly Skills

• Hose Integrity, Inspection & Management

• Small Bore Tubing Integrity

• Hydrostatic Proof Pressure Testing

• Deliver training at customer sites across the UK and occasionally overseas.

• Conduct practical demonstrations, assessments and competency evaluations.

• Prepare training materials, delegate resources and course documentation.

• Maintain accurate training records and reporting.

• Assist with the development of new training courses and technical content.

• Support the BFPA Approved Hose Assemblies Scheme and related technical initiatives.

• Represent the BFPA at industry events, exhibitions and technical meetings.

• Travel extensively throughout the UK with regular overnight stays.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Significant practical experience in hose assembly, hose management, fluid power systems or a related engineering discipline.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and confidently.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience mentoring, instructing or training others.
• Organised and self-motivated with excellent time management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and occasionally overseas.

Desirable Qualifications And Experience

• Fluid Power qualification or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience delivering technical training courses.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience of competency assessment and verification.
• Familiarity with industry standards and health and safety requirements.
• Experience of working with trade associations, training providers or professional bodies would be desirable

Personal Attributes

• Professional and credible.
• Confident speaking to groups and facilitating learning.
• Enthusiastic about developing industry skills and competence.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Customer-focused with a positive attitude and a collaborative, team-focused approach.
• Able to work independently while always representing the BFPA professionally.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Employer pension contribution.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing professional development and technical training.
• Opportunity to influence and develop the future of hose and fluid power training within the UK industry.

How to Apply

If you have a strong engineering background, practical hose industry experience, and a passion for sharing knowledge with others, we would be delighted to hear from you.

In the first instance please email, [email protected] with your CV together with a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications to date.

Join the BFPA and help develop the next generation of hose assembly and fluid power professionals

No agencies please.

• British Fluid Power Association
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