Hydraulic Engineer

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions Engineering Recruitment seeks a Hydraulic Engineer for a field-based role in Birmingham. You will install, maintain and repair hydraulic systems across varied environments, with a strong emphasis on problem solving and customer service.

The role is Monday–Friday with occasional weekend work. NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, hydraulics knowledge, and a full UK driving licence are required. Excellent career progression and a competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 – Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, fluid mechanics and basic electrical components.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• A desire to learn.
• Strong communications skills both written and verbally.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Full UK Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair hydraulic faults.
• Assemble and service hydraulic hoses, pumps, valves and cylinders.
• Provide technical support to clients to explain issues, solutions and further preventative measures.
• Ensure all documentation is complete correctly.
• Maintain van – stock levels and cleanliness.
• Conduct system tests to ensure HSE and performance levels are hit.
• Provide feedback to engineering teams for system improvements.

Skills

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 – Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

My client is an established, well-known company within the hydraulic industry. With over 50 years trading history they specialise in providing a multi service model to their clients across the hydraulic sector – being able to design, manufacture, service and install hydraulic systems. Due to growth, they are looking to add a driven a Hydraulic Engineer to their successful engineering team. As a Hydraulic Engineer you will be responsible for installation, maintenance and repairs of hydraulic systems across various environments. This is a field based, customer facing, hands on role, with plenty of problem solving.

Hydraulic Engineer

Birmingham

£35,000 - £45,000 DOE –, Overtime, Van, Pension, mobile. (Salary increases after probation)

Extensive career progression.

Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Provide feedback to engineering teams for system improvements.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic faults.
• Assemble and service hydraulic hoses, pumps, valves and cylinders.
• Provide technical support to clients to explain issues, solutions and further preventative measures.
• Ensure all documentation is complete correctly.
• Maintain van – ensuring stock levels are high and it is presentable/clean.
• Conduct system tests to ensure HSE and performance levels are hit.

To apply you MUST have or hold:

• Full understanding of HSE.
• NVQ Level 3 – Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, fluid mechanics and basic electrical components.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• A desire to learn.
• Strong communications skills both written and verbally.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair systems and components.
• Liaise professionally with clients and colleagues of all levels.
• Full UK Driving licence.

This opportunity is for a Hydraulic Engineer who is looking to take up their next challenge.