Hydraulic Service Technician / Plant Mechanic - Expand Your Trade

BGS Hydraulics Pty Ltd

Sydney

On-site

AUD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

BGS Hydraulics Pty Ltd in Western Sydney seeks a skilled Hydraulic Service Technician / Plant Mechanic to specialise in hydraulics and fluid power. You will diagnose faults, service hydraulic systems, hoses, pumps, valves and cylinders, and work from schematics. The role offers practical training and a safety-first culture.

Join a busy hydraulic service environment with opportunities to grow and develop advanced fluid power skills while delivering quality workmanship to customers.

Qualifications

Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding skills.
Ability to read hydraulic schematics and technical drawings.
Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
Good communication and problem-solving skills.
Reliable and positive approach to work.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair and maintain hydraulic systems and equipment.
Assemble, install and commission hydraulic components and systems.
Read and interpret hydraulic schematics and technical drawings.
Carry out fault finding and preventative maintenance.
Replace and repair hydraulic hoses, valves, pumps, cylinders and associated components.
Conduct inspections and identify potential equipment issues.
Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment.
Complete maintenance records and job documentation.
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Hydraulic fault-finding

Reading schematics

HSE awareness

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Hydraulic Service Technician / Plant Mechanic - Expand Your Trade

BGS Hydraulics is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Plant Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Technician who is interested in expanding their skills into the specialist world of hydraulics and fluid power.

This is an opportunity to take the mechanical knowledge and fault-finding skills you already have and develop a new specialist skill set in hydraulic systems, diagnostics, hose and fittings, pumps, motors, valves and cylinders.

Already a good mechanic? We'll teach you the hydraulics.

We're not expecting you to walk through the door knowing everything about fluid power.

What we're looking for is a good tradesperson who understands machinery, can diagnose faults, knows how to use tools properly and takes pride in their work.

We'll provide the opportunity to develop your knowledge in:

Hydraulic system diagnostics and fault-finding.
Hydraulic hose manufacture and installation.
Hose, fitting and thread identification.
Pumps, motors, valves and cylinders.
Pressure and flow testing.
Hydraulic installations and modifications.
Preventative maintenance and system inspections.

Key responsibilities

Diagnose, repair and maintain hydraulic systems and equipment.

Assemble, install and commission hydraulic components and systems.

Read and interpret hydraulic schematics and technical drawings.

Carry out fault finding and preventative maintenance.

Replace and repair hydraulic hoses, valves, pumps, cylinders and associated components.

Conduct inspections and identify potential equipment issues.

Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment.

Complete maintenance records and job documentation.

Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

About you

Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding skills.

Ability to read hydraulic schematics and technical drawings.

A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Good communication and problem-solving skills.

A reliable and positive approach to work.

About us

BGS Hydraulics is a Western Sydney-based hydraulic services company specialising in the supply, repair, maintenance and servicing of hydraulic equipment and systems. We pride ourselves on delivering quality workmanship, reliable service and practical solutions for our customers.