Hydraulic Engineer

HYDRAQUIP HOSE & HYDRAULICS; Rochester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus overtime

20 days holiday + bank holidays + buy

Company van, PPE & uniform provided

On-call retainer with paid call-outs

Company pension, wellbeing support &福利

Full training and ongoing development

Job summary

Hydraquip Hose & Hydraulics is the UK’s largest independent hose and hydraulics company, seeking a Mechanical Field Service Engineer to service customers across the region. You’ll carry out maintenance and repairs on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, diagnose faults, and provide on-site support with a customer‑focussed mindset.

Ideal candidates have deep hydraulics/pneumatics knowledge, a full UK driving licence, and a flexible approach to on‑call work.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Maintenance/Field service engineering experience preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out maintenance and repair work on hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Providing field-based engineering support to customers.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
• Delivering high levels of customer service.
• Working independently and managing your own workload.
• Representing Hydraquip professionally as the face of the company.
• Maintaining reliability, punctuality, and high standards of workmanship.
• Participating in on-call work and overtime when required.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of hydraulics and p

Education

Relevant engineering apprenticeship

Higher engineering qualifications (NVQ, HNC, HND, City & Guilds, Engineering Degree)

Job description

Hydraquip is the UK’s largest independent Hose & Hydraulics company, built on the skill and commitment of our employees. Our continued growth means investment in training, career progression, and recognition for quality work.

Why join Hydraquip?

• Competitive salary plus overtime & uncapped commission
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days each year
• Company van, PPE & uniform provided
• On‑call retainer with paid call‑outs
• Company pension, wellbeing support & access to a wide‑ranging employee benefits & rewards platform, including a paid volunteering day, Refer‑a‑Friend bonus and Cycle to Work scheme
• Full training and ongoing development provided

Role and Responsibilities:

• Carrying out maintenance and repair work on hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Providing field-based engineering support to customers.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
• Delivering high levels of customer service.
• Working independently and managing your own workload.
• Representing Hydraquip professionally as the face of the company.
• Maintaining reliability, punctuality, and high standards of workmanship.
• Participating in on-call work and overtime when required.

Essential Experience

What we’re looking for

• In-depth knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics

Experience as a:

• Mechanical Field Service Engineer, or
• Maintenance Engineer.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Reliable, punctual, and customer focused.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Ability to deliver consistently high standards of service.

Desirable Experience

• Relevant engineering apprenticeship.
• Higher engineering qualifications (e.g. NVQ, HNC, HND, City & Guilds, Engineering Degree).
• At least two years' driving experience.
• Previous experience working in a mobile field service environment.
• Experience within hydraulic engineering, fluid power, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, plant, or engineering sectors.