Hydraulic Design Engineer

Visum Recruitment Ltd; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is working with a distribution company in the UK to find a skilled Hydraulic Design Engineer. This role involves designing hydraulic systems for various projects, requiring strong technical skills and a minimum of three years' experience. The position offers a competitive salary around £43,000, 25 days annual leave, and career progression opportunities. A full UK driving license is necessary.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Employer Contribution Pension

On the job training and support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in hydraulic system design.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and hydraulic schematic software.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hydraulic systems including HPUs and pipework.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and simulations.
• Produce CAD models and detailed engineering drawings.

Skills

Hydraulic design

3D CAD proficiency

Hydraulic calculations

Collaboration

Education

HNC or higher in Mechanical or Hydraulic Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Visum Recruitment has the pleasure of working with a leading distribution company who are seeking a skilled and motivated Hydraulic Design Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing hydraulic systems for a range of industrial and engineering projects. This role requires a solid understanding of hydraulic principles, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions.This role could be remote but must be commutable to Liverpool, Durham, Bradford or Leeds once a month.

Hydraulic Design Engineer Job Overview

Design and develop hydraulic systems, including HPUs, pipework, and system modifications Perform hydraulic calculations, simulations, and schematic drawings Support sales tenders with BOMs, pricing, and time estimates Produce CAD models and detailed engineering drawings (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) Validate designs and check schematics/manifolds produced by peers Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate systems into overall project designs Lead or support system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting Prepare technical documentation, including O&M manuals and works instructions Train and support workshop technicians and site service engineers

Hydraulic Design Engineer Job Requirements

HNC or higher in Mechanical or Hydraulic Engineering Minimum 3 years’ experience in hydraulic system design Proficiency in 3D CAD and hydraulic schematic software Full UK driving licence

Hydraulic Design Engineer Salary & Benefits

Salary circa £43,000 37.5 hours per week 25 Days Annual Leave Employer Contribution Pension Training – on the job training and support with career related training Career progression opportunities