Field Hydraulic Engineer: Travel, Vehicle & Benefits

Heavy Jobs; Wales; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for work travel

£50/day away allowance + accommodation

Comprehensive pension and benefits

Job summary

HeavyJobs is recruiting for Hydraulic Engineers/Technicians to join a growing team serving South Wales, the South West, and occasional UK-wide travel. You will work on advanced hydraulic systems across energy, industrial, power generation, and defence sectors, performing installation, testing, and maintenance.

The role requires ONC/D in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, strong fault-finding skills, a valid UK driving license, and the ability to work across customer sites with travel.

Qualifications

• ONC/D in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience with electromechanical systems and fault finding.
• Familiarity with hydraulic fluid contamination codes.
• Full driving license and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Service, installation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Depot-based pressure testing and hot oil flushing.
• Maintain flushing rigs, filtration trolleys, and hydrostatic test pumps.
• Build equipment from drawings.
• Perform Health Check analyses and prepare reports.
• Diagnose issues and compile remedial reports.
• Manage installation/maintenance projects.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers.
• Prepare quotations for spares, repairs, and site work.
• Maintain good relationships with key accounts.

Skills

Full driving license

Hydraulic fault finding

Electromechanical systems

Mechanical aptitude

Education

ONC/D in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

HeavyJobs is recruiting for Hydraulic Engineers/Technicians to join a growing team serving South Wales, the South West, and occasional UK-wide travel. You will work on advanced hydraulic systems across energy, industrial, power generation, and defence sectors, performing installation, testing, and maintenance.

The role requires ONC/D in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, strong fault-finding skills, a valid UK driving license, and the ability to work across customer sites with travel.