Hydraulic Engineer, East Yorkshire

Kingston Recruitment Ltd; Flamborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Hydraulic Engineer to join a reputable company in East Hull. The successful candidate will provide essential on-site services, manage hydraulic repairs, and participate in training programs to enhance skills. With a competitive salary structure and various benefits, this full-time permanent position offers a rewarding career in a supportive environment focusing on employee growth and satisfaction.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Enhanced holidays

Average holiday pay

Christmas bonus

Potential for overtime

Qualifications

• Experience in hydraulic systems and forklift mechanics is essential.
• Capability to diagnose and repair hydraulic hose systems.
• Welding skills for hydraulic cylinder parts are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile hose repair and hydraulic diagnostic van.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and repairs on hydraulic systems.
• Oversee installation and maintenance of hydraulic hose systems.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Forklift mechanics

Problem-solving

Diagnosis

Tools

Hydraulic test beds

Hose swagers

Job description

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a dedicated and skilled Hydraulic Engineer with a focus on forklift mechanics and hydraulic hose systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, flexibility, and the drive to succeed across all areas of our company. For those who are fully competent, we offer a full senior wage. For candidates who do not yet meet these standards, training and development will be implemented before the full wage can be offered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate the mobile hose repair and hydraulic diagnostic van to provide on-site services.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic hose systems at client locations.

Workshop Duties:

• Safely work on hydraulic equipment.
• Strip and build hydraulic cylinders, motors, pump assemblies, and valves.
• Build and strip hydraulic components within the workshop.
• Perform detailed inspections and quality checks on hydraulic components.
• Maintain the hydraulic mechanic workshop and mobile van.
• Manage workshop & mobile van fittings, oils, and consumables.
• Follow the hydraulic shop's open and shut down procedures.

Technical Support:

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to clients.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments to identify issues with hydraulic systems.
• Understand engineering principles and hydraulic faults to perform repairs accordingly.

Maintenance and Installation:

• Oversee the installation and maintenance of hydraulic hose systems.
• Develop and follow maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Plan work methods, prioritizing safety, job completion times, and quality products.
• Manage own workload in conjunction with the machine shop.
• Complete accurate timesheets.

Training and Development:

• Participate in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in hydraulic technology.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure all work adheres to industry standards and safety regulations.
• Implement safety protocols and guidelines for handling and installing hydraulic hoses.
• Adhere to all company rules, procedures, and policies.

Ability and Knowledge:

• Operate hydraulic test beds, hose swagers, and general workshop equipment.
• Effectively operate forklifts and heavy-handling equipment.
• Work offsite using minimal equipment, utilizing innovation in hydraulic van operations.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to weld hydraulic cylinder parts.
• Transferable skills across our engineering departments.

What We Offer:

Pay: £31,200.00 - £50,375.00 per year, with potential for overtime.

£15.50 P/H – £17.50 P/H with 40-hour work weeks plus overtime.

Flexible schedule, including 8-hour shifts, day shifts, and weekend availability.

Enhanced holidays for loyalty, 1 additional day every 2 years, up to 5 days total.

Average holiday pay, annual compliance bonus of £1,000, and a Christmas bonus.

Company pension and on-site parking.

Training in every department.

Flexible work week when required.

On offer:

A responsible and rewarding role in a company who are known for valuing their staff.

This is a full time permanent position working Monday to Friday office hours in East Hull.

Please follow us on X to get our latest job alerts! @KingstonRecLtd and our company page on LinkedIn.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a dedicated and skilled Hydraulic Engineer with a focus on forklift mechanics and hydraulic hose systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, flexibility, and the drive to succeed across all areas of our company. For those who are fully competent, we offer a full senior wage. For candidates who do not yet meet these standards, training and development will be implemented before the full wage can be offered.

Key Responsibilities:

Mobile Service:

• Operate the mobile hose repair and hydraulic diagnostic van to provide on-site services.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic hose systems at client locations.

Workshop Duties:

• Safely work on hydraulic equipment.
• Strip and build hydraulic cylinders, motors, pump assemblies, and valves.
• Build and strip hydraulic components within the workshop.
• Perform detailed inspections and quality checks on hydraulic components.
• Maintain the hydraulic mechanic workshop and mobile van.
• Manage workshop & mobile van fittings, oils, and consumables.
• Follow the hydraulic shop's open and shut down procedures.

Technical Support:

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to clients.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments to identify issues with hydraulic systems.
• Understand engineering principles and hydraulic faults to perform repairs accordingly.

Maintenance and Installation:

• Oversee the installation and maintenance of hydraulic hose systems.
• Develop and follow maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Plan work methods, prioritizing safety, job completion times, and quality products.
• Manage own workload in conjunction with the machine shop.
• Complete accurate timesheets.

Training and Development:

• Participate in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in hydraulic technology.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure all work adheres to industry standards and safety regulations.
• Implement safety protocols and guidelines for handling and installing hydraulic hoses.
• Adhere to all company rules, procedures, and policies.

Ability and Knowledge:

• Operate hydraulic test beds, hose swagers, and general workshop equipment.
• Effectively operate forklifts and heavy-handling equipment.
• Work offsite using minimal equipment, utilizing innovation in hydraulic van operations.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to weld hydraulic cylinder parts.
• Transferable skills across our engineering departments.

What We Offer:

Pay: £31,200.00 - £50,375.00 per year, with potential for overtime.

£15.50 P/H – £17.50 P/H with 40-hour work weeks plus overtime.

Flexible schedule, including 8-hour shifts, day shifts, and weekend availability.

Enhanced holidays for loyalty, 1 additional day every 2 years, up to 5 days total.

Average holiday pay, annual compliance bonus of £1,000, and a Christmas bonus.

Company pension and on-site parking.

Training in every department.

Flexible work week when required.

On offer:

A responsible and rewarding role in a company who are known for valuing their staff.

This is a full time permanent position working Monday to Friday office hours in East Hull.

Please follow us on X to get our latest job alerts! @KingstonRecLtd and our company page on LinkedIn.

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This vacancy is being advertised by Kingston Recruitment on behalf of our client. The services advertised by Kingston Recruitment are those of an Employment Business or Employment Agency.

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