Hydraulic Technician

NRL; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food allowance

Job summary

NRL is seeking four experienced Hydraulic Technicians to support BAE Systems at Scotstoun Shipyard in Glasgow. This short-term assignment offers skilled technicians the chance to work on critical hydraulic systems with independence in a high-pressure environment.

The rate is £320 per day PAYE with a £15 daily food allowance, and a start date of 1 October 2026. Shifts are 12 hours long, with day or night options, and the role is based at Scotstoun Shipyard, Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pneumatic and hydrostatic pressure testing.
• Ability to run high-pressure hydraulic units without supervision.
• Competence in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with safety procedures during hydraulic testing.
• Willingness to undergo security clearance for naval base work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pneumatic and hydrostatic pressure testing on hydraulic systems.
• Operate high-pressure hydraulic units independently.
• Inspect and identify hydraulic fittings to ensure system integrity.
• Interpret and work from technical drawings accurately.
• Maintain safety procedures during all operations.
• Report and document testing results promptly and accurately.

Skills

Pneumatic testing

Hydraulic testing

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Independent work

Tools

High-pressure hydraulic units

Clearance processes (BPSS/SC)

Job description

Job Title4 x Hydraulic TechniciansSummary

We’re looking for four experienced Hydraulic Technicians to support BAE Systems at Scotstoun Shipyard in Glasgow. This short-term assignment is ideal for skilled technicians with strong hydraulic systems knowledge and the ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment.

Rate £320 per day PAYE (inclusive of holiday cover) – no uplift for night shifts

£15 food allowance per day (taxable)

Location and Working Pattern

Scotstoun Shipyard, 1471 South Street, Glasgow, G14 0XN

Shift pattern: 12 hours per day – day or night shifts possible

Client Overview

Our client delivers specialist engineering projects for BAE Systems within the naval sector, requiring highly skilled professionals to ensure critical systems meet the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pneumatic and hydrostatic pressure testing on hydraulic systems
• Operate high-pressure hydraulic units independently
• Inspect and correctly identify hydraulic fittings to ensure system integrity
• Interpret and work from technical drawings accurately
• Maintain compliance with safety procedures during all operations
• Report and document testing results promptly and accurately

Start date: 1 October 2026

Must-have Requirements

• Proven experience in pneumatic and hydrostatic pressure testing
• Ability to run high-pressure hydraulic units without supervision
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic components and fittings
• Competence in reading and working from engineering drawings
• Willingness to undergo clearance for work on naval base vessels (BPSS or SC clearance advantageous)
• Local candidates to site and must be UK resident and have the RTW in the UK

Nice-to-have Skills

• Previous experience working within the naval or defence sector
• Existing BPSS or SC clearance or willingness to undergo clearance for work on naval base vessels

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.