Hydraulic Engineer

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking a skilled Workshop Machinist for their client in Braintree. The role involves repairing, refurbishing and testing hydraulic components, and working with manual machining equipment.

The ideal candidate will fault-find, dismantle and rebuild hydraulic systems, while maintaining safety and quality in a busy workshop environment. Overtime is paid at an enhanced rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in machining, mechanical repairs or hydraulic equipment.
• Able to fault-find, dismantle and rebuild components.
• Experience with manual machining equipment and welding.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive health, safety and workshop management.

Responsibilities

• Repair, refurbish and test hydraulic rams, cylinders and components.
• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs.
• Operate manual lathes, pillar drills and band saws, with welding as required.
• Liaise with customers, provide quotations and organise outsourced work.
• Manage workshop stock, order materials and source competitive pricing.
• Maintain a safe, tidy and efficient working environment.

Skills

Machining experience

Hydraulic equipment

Fault-finding

Organisational skills

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Manual lathe

Pillar drill

Band saw

Welding

Job description

Position: Workshop Machinist

Location: Braintree

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000

Overtime: Paid at an enhanced rate

About the Company

My client is a growing specialist engineering business supplying hydraulic components and repair services across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Workshop Machinist to take ownership of their workshop.

The Role

• Repair, refurbish and test hydraulic rams, cylinders and components.
• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs.
• Operate manual lathes, pillar drills and band saws, with welding as required.
• Liaise with customers, provide quotations and organise outsourced work.
• Manage workshop stock, order materials and source competitive pricing.
• Maintain a safe, tidy and efficient working environment.

What You’ll Need

• Experience in machining, mechanical repairs or hydraulic equipment.
• Ability to fault-find, dismantle and rebuild components.
• Experience with manual machining equipment and welding.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to health and safety and workshop management.

Hydraulic repair experience and an engineering qualification are advantageous but not essential.

Package

• Full-time, permanent position.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:30pm.
• Overtime available and paid at an enhanced rate.
• Company pension and on-site parking.