Hydraulic Fitter

KSG Group; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hydraulic engineering firm based in Heckmondwike is seeking a skilled Hydraulic Fitter to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining advanced hydraulic systems, ensuring they meet quality standards and safety regulations. This hands-on position requires collaboration with engineering teams and occasional site visits, both locally and overseas. Candidates must possess a mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification and have experience with hydraulic systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with assembly, maintenance, and commissioning of hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test hydraulic systems like HPUs and cylinders.
• Install and commission equipment on customer sites.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance.

Skills

Experience with hydraulic systems

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Effective communication skills

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About Us DHX is the hydraulic engineering arm of Kinetic Solutions Group, delivering high‑performance fluid power systems across sectors including Renewable Energy, Defence, Infrastructure, and Stadia. Based at our Heckmondwike facility in West Yorkshire, we design and build mission‑critical hydraulic equipment for projects across the UK and worldwide.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Hydraulic Fitter to assemble, install, and maintain advanced hydraulic systems. This is a hands‑on role involving both workshop and site work, supporting the delivery and servicing of bespoke engineered solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and test hydraulic systems (HPUs, cylinders, manifolds, pipework).
• Conduct quality checks and support factory acceptance testing.
• Install and commission equipment on customer sites, including motors and gearboxes.
• Perform hydraulic flushing, pressure testing, and servicing.
• Diagnose faults, carry out maintenance, and prepare service reports.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams, ensuring compliance and documentation.
• Represent DHX professionally during site visits (UK and occasional overseas travel).

Skills & Experience

• Mechanical apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with hydraulic systems (build, maintenance, commissioning).
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and health & safety regulations.
• Effective communicator, able to work independently or in a team