Hydraulic Fitter

Manpower UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Clear progression in hydraulics

Long-term career prospects

Employee incentive scheme

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is recruiting for two Build Technician / Semi-Skilled Fitter positions in Bradford, offering a hands-on engineering career with full training. This permanent, full-time role includes progression into hydraulic testing and diagnostics as you develop specialist skills.

You will strip down, inspect and rebuild hydraulic pumps and related components, using hand tools and following engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical fitting knowledge.
• Experience using hand tools optional but beneficial.
• Understanding of engineering drawings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Stripping and rebuilding hydraulic pumps and related components.
• Inspecting parts for wear and faults.
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Following engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Supporting the workshop team to prepare products for testing.
• Keeping work areas clean, organized and safe.

Skills

Basic mechanical fitting

Hand tools

Engineering drawings

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Build Technician / Semi-Skilled Fitter

Bradford | Full Time | Permanent

Looking for a Hands-On Engineering Role with Training and Progression?

We are recruiting for two Build Technician / Semi-Skilled Fitter positions within a well-established engineering workshop in Bradford.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is mechanically minded, enjoys working with their hands, and wants to build a long-term career within engineering and hydraulics. Full training will be provided, making this role ideal for candidates with basic fitting experience who are keen to learn specialist skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Starting pay of £13.50 per hour
• It's a permanent position
• Expected pay increase of approximately £1 per hour after 3 months
• Overtime available:
  • Time and one-third Monday to Saturday
  • Double time on Sundays
• Ongoing training and development
• Clear progression into hydraulic testing and diagnostics
• Long-term career prospects within a stable business
• Workshop incentive scheme, including opportunities to win:
  • Extra day's holiday
  • Amazon vouchers
  • Additional rewards for strong performance
• Friendly, close-knit team environment with excellent staff retention

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Friday: 6:00am - 2:30pm

The Opportunity

The business specialises in the service, repair and overhaul of hydraulic pumps, motors, valves and transmissions, serving equipment used across a wide range of industries.

Initially, you will learn the strip-down, inspection and rebuild process of hydraulic units. As your knowledge develops, you will receive further training on the testing, fault-finding and diagnostics side of the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Stripping and rebuilding hydraulic pumps and related components
• Inspecting parts for wear and potential faults
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Following engineering drawings and technical instructions where required
• Maintaining high quality and safety standards
• Supporting the workshop team to ensure products are ready for testing
• Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe

What We're Looking For

We are far more interested in attitude and willingness to learn than extensive hydraulic experience.

Candidates may come from backgrounds such as:

• Semi-Skilled Fitter
• Mechanical Fitter
• Assembly Technician
• Maintenance Technician
• Workshop Technician
• Vehicle Technician
• Engineering Operative
• Plant or Agricultural Machinery Background

You’ll ideally have:

• Basic mechanical fitting knowledge
• Experience using hand tools
• An understanding of engineering drawings (desirable)
• Good attention to detail
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• The ability to work independently and within a team
• A genuine interest in developing new engineering skills

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a highly experienced team, excellent employee retention and a genuine commitment to training. If you're mechanically minded, reliable and eager to learn, you'll be given the support and opportunity to develop into a skilled hydraulic technician.