Hydraulic Technician

Escape Recruitment Services; Rutherglen; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm in Rutherglen is seeking a Mechanical Fitter / Hydraulic Technician to service and maintain hydraulic systems. You will have strong experience with hydraulic systems and be capable of fault diagnosis. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £42,000, primarily workshop-based with occasional travel. Interested candidates should submit their CVs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Travel allowance of £30 per day

Supportive team

Early Friday finish

Qualifications

• Strong experience with hydraulic systems in an industrial or marine environment.
• Skilled in fault finding, pressure testing, and use of hand tools.
• Able to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and engineering drawings.
• Physically fit and capable of manual, hands-on work.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair and maintain hydraulic systems for industrial and marine applications.
• Diagnose faults using hydraulic schematics and technical drawings.
• Carry out pressure testing, flushing, and patch testing.
• Work with hydraulic pipework, valves, and associated mechanical components.

Skills

Experience with hydraulic systems

Fault finding and pressure testing

Reading hydraulic schematics

Manual, hands-on work

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Mechanical Fitter / Hydraulic Technician | Rutherglen,(with optional UK travel) | £35,000 - £42,000 | Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm | Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm

Would suit ex Forces, in particular ex-Navy candidates.

Overview:

An established engineering firm based in Rutherglen is looking to hire a skilled Hydraulic Technician to join their experienced team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a background in marine or industrial hydraulics who enjoys practical, workshop-based work with the occasional option for travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service, repair and maintain hydraulic systems for industrial and marine applications

• Diagnose faults using hydraulic schematics and technical drawings

• Carry out pressure testing, flushing, and patch testing

• Work with hydraulic pipework, valves, and associated mechanical components

• Attend client sites across Scotland and the wider UK on occasion (optional travel - 2 to 3 nights away every few months)

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong experience with hydraulic systems in an industrial or marine environment

• Skilled in fault finding, pressure testing, and use of hand tools

• Able to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and engineering drawings

• Physically fit and capable of manual, hands-on work

• Full UK driving licence is essential

• Background in valve or hydraulic pipe manufacturing beneficial

• Ex-military (especially Navy) backgrounds are encouraged to apply

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary between £35,000 - £42,000, depending on experience

• Day shift hours with early Friday finish

• Primarily workshop-based role

• Travel allowance of £30 per day paid in advance for overnight stays (plus food and accommodation provided)

• Supportive, skilled team and a steady pipeline of work

To apply, please submit your CV. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.