Hydraulic Engineer

AMF Recruitment Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday inc bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free parking

Job summary

AMF Recruitment Ltd is assisting a Bradford-based hydraulic engineering company in recruiting a TEST ENGINEER - HYDRAULICS to join the friendly, family-owned team. The role focuses on hydraulic testing, fault finding and delivering high-quality results to tight tolerances.

You'll work in the test department on pumps, motors and gearboxes, with training offered and opportunities to develop specialist hydraulic skills within a supportive environment near the M606.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 mechanical qualification or equivalent.
• Desirable: qualifications in hydraulic pump, motor, valve and transmission test.
• Competent in IT and Microsoft programs.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in the workshop.
• Familiar with hydraulic systems/components and able to read hydraulic/mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Training courses are available to support skill development and ongoing learning within the role.

Responsibilities

• Testing hydraulic pumps, motors and ancillary equipment.
• Compiling test certificates and performance graphs.
• Working on rotary equipment, gearboxes, pumps, motors and valves.
• Fault finding and detailed inspection work.
• Working on units from a variety of manufacturers.
• Assisting with service work when required.
• Reporting to the Test Supervisor / Technical Manager.

Skills

Hydraulic testing

Fault finding

Reading schematics

Microsoft Office

Education

NVQ Level 3 mechanical qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PERMANENT

TEST ENGINEER - HYDRAULICS

BRADFORD - M606

SALARY UP TO £33k

Our client is small and friendly, family‑owned hydraulic engineering company based on the Euroway Estate just off the M606 in Bradford. Established in 1984, yet they work in partnership with five of the world’s leading hydraulic manufacturers and have built a strong reputation for quality and reliability.

They are looking for an Assistant Hydraulic Test Engineer to join their experienced test team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer or someone with a strong engineering background who wants to build and develop specialist hydraulic skills.

The Role

The ideal hyrdualic test engineer will work within the test department, you’ll be involved in a wide variety of testing and hydraulic work. You’ll be expected to work independently or as part of a team, producing high‑quality work to tight tolerances with a right‑first‑time and can do attitude.

You will be supported by experienced colleagues and given time to develop, with a clear expectation of working to high standards and tight tolerances.

Key duties include:

• Testing hydraulic pumps, motors and ancillary equipment
• Compiling test certificates and performance graphs
• Working on rotary equipment, gearboxes, pumps, motors and valves
• Fault finding and detailed inspection work
• Working on units from a variety of manufacturers
• Assisting with service work when required
• Reporting to the Test Supervisor / Technical Manager

What you'll get in return...

• Ongoing in‑house training and mentoring
• Access to external training courses and manufacturer‑led courses
• The opportunity to grow into a highly skilled hydraulic test engineer
• Exposure to a wide range of equipment and leading manufacturers

A positive attitude, willingness to learn and pride in your work are just as important as experience.

What you will have to offer...

• NVQ Level 3 mechanical qualification or equivalent
• Qualifications in hydraulic pump, motor, valve and transmission test is desirable but not essential.
• Competent in IT skills and usage of Microsoft programs.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements when working in the workshop.
• Familiar with the working functions of hydraulic systems/components.
• Ability to understand and follow hydraulic/mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Training courses are available to support skill development and ongoing learning within the role

Hours of Work

• Monday to Thursday: 7:00am to 3:30pm
• Friday: 6:00am – 2:30pm can be flexible, but nice early finsihes

What you’ll get....

• Competitive pay: £13.50 – £16.00 per hour (DOE)
• 31 days holiday inc bank holidays
• Additional 1 day holiday after 5 years’ service
• Company pension scheme
• Free parking
• A Greggs just down the road