Hydraulic Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer for a field service role. This position involves both workshop and customer-facing duties, focusing on diagnosing and repairing hydraulic systems. Ideal candidates should have experience in hydraulic applications, welding, and fabrication techniques. A driving license is required, and the firm promotes an inclusive work environment dedicated to diversity. You will join a passionate team committed to excellent customer service and support.

Benefits

Company van for site visits

Expenses paid for travels

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with hydraulic applications is beneficial.
• Driving license with own transport necessary.
• Presentable and customer-focused individual.

Responsibilities

• Stripping of cylinders and diagnosis of faults.
• Re-sealing and pressure testing of cylinders.
• Service and repair of hydraulic applications and machinery.

Skills

Customer focused

Strong people skills

Welding

Fabrication

Manual machining

Education

Time served apprentice training

Tools

Hydraulic applications

Job description

The basics:

Job Title: Hydraulic Engineer - Field Service

Salary: Negotiable and dependent on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday - 8.00am-4.30pm

Location: Workshop based in Burton upon Trent with travel required to customers across the UK

Work Environment: Mixture of workshop and customer facing role working onsite at customers in environments such as Manufacturing.

Travel and expenses: Company van available for site visits and all expenses paid

Overview:

Working as part of a growing business with two very passionate but genuine, down‑to‑earth directors you will be part of a great team all working to provide a first‑class service to their customers. If you want to be part of a business and not just a number, then this will be an ideal opportunity for you. We now require an additional Hydraulic engineer to join the team working on site customer facing and some workshop based duties.

Key responsibilities of the Hydraulic engineer:

• Stripping of cylinders
• Diagnosis of faults on cylinders
• Re‑sealing cylinders
• Pressure test cylinders
• Site services - hose changes
• Fault diagnosis on hydraulic systems
• Service, strip and re‑seal valves
• Service, repair, strip and rebuild hydraulic applications/machinery - example hydraulic presses
• Fix hose related issues
• Fabrication, welding, machining - general workshop duties

The ideal candidate / Hydraulic engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Previous experience working with hydraulic applications
• Customer focused
• Presentable
• Strong people skills
• Time served apprentice trained mechanically
• Any welding, fabrication, and manual machining beneficial
• Driving license with own transport and within a commutable distance to Burton

Commutable from:

• Burton on Trent
• Derby
• Lichfield
• Nottingham
• Surrounding areas

If you are interested in the Hydraulic engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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