Bradford Hydraulic Fitter – Assembly, Testing & Diagnostics

Catering; Bradford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Fututre is recruiting an experienced Hydraulics Fitter to join a well-known manufacturing business in Bradford. This role involves assembling, installing and testing hydraulic systems within manufactured equipment, with a focus on quality and safety.

You will fit hoses, pumps, valves and cylinders, read drawings and schematics, and work with engineering, production and quality teams to ensure reliable hydraulic assemblies. A strong, hands-on fitter background is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Hydraulics Fitter or similar (e.g. Mechanical/Assembly Fitter).
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and components.
• Experience fitting hydraulic hoses, pumps, valves and cylinders.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics.
• Strong mechanical fitting and assembly skills.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Engineering, mechanical or hydraulic qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assemble hydraulic components and systems.
• Install hydraulic hoses, pipes, valves, pumps and cylinders.
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics and specifications.
• Build and connect hydraulic systems in line with manufacturing requirements.
• Test completed hydraulic assemblies and identify faults or leaks.
• Diagnose and resolve hydraulic and mechanical issues.
• Carry out adjustments, repairs and component replacements as needed.
• Ensure work meets quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and quality teams.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical fitting

Reading schematics

Quality mindset

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

Fututre is recruiting an experienced Hydraulics Fitter to join a well-known manufacturing business in Bradford. This role involves assembling, installing and testing hydraulic systems within manufactured equipment, with a focus on quality and safety.

You will fit hoses, pumps, valves and cylinders, read drawings and schematics, and work with engineering, production and quality teams to ensure reliable hydraulic assemblies. A strong, hands-on fitter background is essential.