Hydraulic Technician in Australia (5+ years' experience required)

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Hydraulic Technicians to join their dynamic team. This role involves installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems across multiple sites. Candidates should have a strong safety focus and a trade qualification as a fitter. The company is dedicated to delivering exceptional performance in various sectors, including renewable energy and mining. If you're passionate about fluid power systems and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in hydraulic systems required.
• Trade qualification as a fitter or equivalent with hydraulic experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining fluid power components.
• Installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Hydraulic Systems

Fluid Power Components

Mechanical Maintenance

Pneumatic Systems

Safety Compliance

Education

Trade Qualification as Fitter

Job description

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Hydraulic Technician in Australia (5+ years' experience required), West Midlands

Client:

Kempe Engineering Australia

Location:

West Midlands, Australia

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Requirements: 5+ years' experience in hydraulic systems.

About Us:

Kempe Engineering is an Australian owned company with 16 facilities across Australia, committed to ZERO Harm and delivering exceptional performance. We operate in industries including renewable energy, recycling, food & dairy, and mining.

The Role:

We seek experienced Hydraulic / Fluid Power Service Technicians to join our Portland, Melbourne, and Brisbane branches to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Duties include:

• Diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining fluid power components and systems using testing equipment
• Overhauling mechanical parts and fluid power equipment
• Fault diagnosis and operational maintenance
• Recommending solutions to fluid power problems
• Identifying and repairing fluid power components such as pumps, cylinders, valves, reservoirs, motors, and filters
• Reading hydraulic schematics
• Installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environment, and quality standards
• Developing relationships with stakeholders

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Trade qualification as a fitter or equivalent with hydraulic experience
• Experience in hydraulic hose assemblies, tube manufacture, and installation
• Post trade training or relevant industry experience is highly regarded
• Strong safety focus
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical
• Ability to work across multiple sites and in a workshop