Hydraulic Fitter

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Early finish Fridays

33 days holidays

Benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Hydraulic Fitter for a permanent, on-site role in Ramsgate. The successful candidate will disassemble and rebuild hydraulic and mechanical units, following strict procedures to ensure quality and compliance.

A stable, long-term position with training opportunities and a clear remit awaits in a well‑established aerospace engineering environment. Starting salary up to £32,000 depending on experience, with a Friday early finish and 33 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Experience in hydraulic engineering.
• Strong numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to interpret and follow compliance manuals.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and assemble hydraulic and mechanical units from technical data for final inspection.
• Maintain safe working practices and follow standard operating procedures.
• Ensure quality and compliance standards are met.
• Work hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00–16:30 with 3:30 finish on Friday.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering

Numeracy

Literacy

Compliance manuals

Job description

Hydraulic Fitter

Up to £32,000 DOE + Training + Early finish on Friday + 33 Days Holidays + Benefits

Ramsgate, Kent (Commutable from: Margate, Herne Bay, Canterbury, Dover)

Are you a Hydraulic Fitter/Technician/Engineer looking for a stable, long-term position with a well-established aerospace engineering business where you can take pride in quality workmanship and work to clear procedures and standards?

On offer is a secure, permanent role based at a specialist overhaul and repair facility, where you will work as part of a close-knit operations team assembling and stripping down a wide range of hydraulic and mechanical components, ready for final inspection and testing.

This company are an established name in the aerospace sector, with a strong reputation built over 60 years, supporting international and regional customers across a broad range of aircraft systems. They operate from multiple UK sites and are known for their focus on safety, quality and compliance.

In this role you will disassemble hydraulic/mechanical components down to sub-components, then rebuild assemblies from technical data and detailed procedures, ensuring all work meets strict quality standards in line with relevant aviation and internal requirements.

This role would suit an individual with a background in hydraulic engineering, looking for a secure, on-site position with consistent hours, a clear remit and long-term stability with a respected employer.

The Role:

• Disassemble & assembly of hydraulic and mechanical units from technical data, ready for final inspection and testing
• Maintaining safe working practices and following standard operating procedures
• Ensuring quality and compliance standards are met
• Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30, 3:30 finish on Friday

The Person:

• Experienced in hydraulic engineering
• A high level of numeracy and literacy is required, as well as an ability to interpret and follow in detail compliance manuals.
• Well organised and self-motivated.
• Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates