Design Detailer (Hydraulics) - Milton Keynes
Saturday 27 May 2023
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About Niftylift
Founded in 1985 by Roger Bowden, Niftylift has grown to be one of the world's leading manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms, with over 500 employees in the UK and USA.
Our Culture
Our culture is one of openness, participation, accountability, flexibility and teamwork. We believe people to be our prime asset and highly value and rely on employee involvement to achieve our goals. We operate as a single-status organisation and all employees are treated fairly and equally, whatever their role within the organisation.
Staff Benefits
Our staff welfare program includes benefits such as staff healthcare, staff discounts, subsidised food, death in service, a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, a dedicated on-site staff induction and training centre as well as regular staff events. e.g. company luncheons, family open days and Christmas parties.
Introduction
The Design Detailer will support the hydraulics team with drafting hydraulic components and producing hydraulic schematics.
Working Hours
Working hours for the role are 40 per week:
- 08:00 - 16:30 Monday - Friday with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break daily.
How To Apply
If you'd like to apply for this role you can contact us via any one of the following methods:
- Apply online - fill out the form below
- Send us an email with your CV and a covering letter to hr@niftylift.com
- Give us a call on +44 1908 223456 and ask to speak to the HR department.
- Request a call-back from Niftylift (candidates only):
The Role in More Detail
- Prepare concept hydraulic schematics.
- Prepare detailed hydraulic schematics.
- Prepare hydraulic component specification drawings.
- Undertake drawing changes to existing components and implement change control of components in conjunction with the other business functions.
- Perform basic design calculations.
- Support projects by completing detailing activities to meet project schedules.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate would have:
- An apprenticeship or HND/HNC.
- 2 years of industry experience in a similar role.
- A good understanding of hydraulic systems and schematics.
- A good understanding of hydraulic components.
- Knowledge of hoses and adaptors.
- The ability to carry out basic hydraulic design calculations.
- Drafting experience using AutoCAD, Creo (Windchill).
- Experience in Automation Studio or a similar package would be beneficial.
- Awareness of Electrical systems would be beneficial.
- The ability to produce high-quality work.
Characteristics
- Able to work individually as well as a team member.
- Good attention to detail.
- Good communicator.
- A keen desire to learn new technologies.
Remuneration
The above role offers a competitive salary, healthcare scheme, contributory pension, life insurance, and holiday allowance scheme.