Hydraulic Service Technician / Plant Mechanic - Expand Your Trade

BGS Hydraulics Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BGS Hydraulics is seeking an experienced Plant Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Technician to expand into the hydraulics and fluid power field. You will develop skills in hydraulic diagnostics, hose and fittings, pumps and valves, with hands-on fault finding.

Join a Western Sydney-based team committed to quality workmanship, practical solutions, and ongoing training. This role offers safety focus and opportunities for career development in hydraulic systems and preventative

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding skills.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics and technical drawings.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• 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

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulic fault-finding

Schematics reading

Safety awareness

Teamwork

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.

Competitive salary and conditions

Ongoing training and development opportunities