Hydraulic Fitter: Build, Test & Support High‑Profile Systems

Connected Search Group; Heckmondwike; Sur place; GBP 20 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Employer pension scheme

Paycare Cash Plan

Ongoing training and qualifications

Career progression

Holiday purchase scheme

Early finish on Fridays

Résumé du poste

Connected Search Group is seeking a Hydraulic Fitter in Heckmondwike. The role is primarily workshop-based, building and testing hydraulic equipment from start to finish, with occasional visits to customer sites for installation and commissioning.

Ideal candidates hold a mechanical apprenticeship or Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, with hands-on hydraulic system experience and the ability to read schematics and GA drawings. A structured progression path and benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• A mechanical apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience building, maintaining or commissioning hydraulic systems.
• Good understanding of hydraulic principles and mechanical assembly techniques.
• Confident reading of hydraulic schematics, mechanical drawings and GA drawings.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good awareness of safe working practices and health and safety.
• Proactive, team-focused and able to work independently.

Responsabilités

• Assemble and test hydraulic power units (HPUs), cylinders, manifolds, pipework and fittings.
• Build mechanical assemblies, including motors, gearboxes and bearings to drawings.
• Perform hydraulic flushing, pressure testing and quality checks to specifications.
• Support FAT and prepare systems for dispatch.
• Carry out fault-finding and root-cause analysis on hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Record build and test activity for traceability and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and project teams.
• Occasionally visit customer sites to support installation and commissioning.

Connaissances

Hands-on hydraulic experience

Mechanical aptitude

Fault finding

Problem solving

Team player

Independent worker

Health and safety awareness

Formation

Mechanical apprenticeship

Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Description du poste

Connected Search Group is seeking a Hydraulic Fitter in Heckmondwike. The role is primarily workshop-based, building and testing hydraulic equipment from start to finish, with occasional visits to customer sites for installation and commissioning.

Ideal candidates hold a mechanical apprenticeship or Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, with hands-on hydraulic system experience and the ability to read schematics and GA drawings. A structured progression path and benefits are on offer.