Hydraulic Fitter - Hands-On Mechanical Technician

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Rochester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KHR - Recruitment Specialists in Rochester is seeking a hands-on Hydraulic Fitter for a well-established engineering business. The role involves assembling, repairing and maintaining hydraulic and mechanical equipment, predominantly in a workshop with some site work across the South East.

Hydraulic experience is advantageous but not required, as full training and development are provided. You will read engineering drawings, work to high standards, and adapt to occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting, maintenance or similar hands-on role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and instructions.
• Mechanical mindset with fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, strip down and fit hydraulic and mechanical equipment.
• Carry out fault finding, diagnostics and problem-solving on hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Plan and organise work to ensure high-quality completion; read drawings and instructions.
• Occasionally support site service engineers with repairs and installations.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Hydraulic systems

Reading drawings

Job description

KHR - Recruitment Specialists in Rochester is seeking a hands-on Hydraulic Fitter for a well-established engineering business. The role involves assembling, repairing and maintaining hydraulic and mechanical equipment, predominantly in a workshop with some site work across the South East.

Hydraulic experience is advantageous but not required, as full training and development are provided. You will read engineering drawings, work to high standards, and adapt to occasional site visits.