Hydraulic Workshop Machinist – Repair & Refurbish

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking a skilled Workshop Machinist for their client in Braintree. The role involves repairing, refurbishing and testing hydraulic components, and working with manual machining equipment.

The ideal candidate will fault-find, dismantle and rebuild hydraulic systems, while maintaining safety and quality in a busy workshop environment. Overtime is paid at an enhanced rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in machining, mechanical repairs or hydraulic equipment.
• Able to fault-find, dismantle and rebuild components.
• Experience with manual machining equipment and welding.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive health, safety and workshop management.

Responsibilities

• Repair, refurbish and test hydraulic rams, cylinders and components.
• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs.
• Operate manual lathes, pillar drills and band saws, with welding as required.
• Liaise with customers, provide quotations and organise outsourced work.
• Manage workshop stock, order materials and source competitive pricing.
• Maintain a safe, tidy and efficient working environment.

Skills

Machining experience

Hydraulic equipment

Fault-finding

Organisational skills

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Manual lathe

Pillar drill

Band saw

Welding

Job description

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking a skilled Workshop Machinist for their client in Braintree. The role involves repairing, refurbishing and testing hydraulic components, and working with manual machining equipment.

The ideal candidate will fault-find, dismantle and rebuild hydraulic systems, while maintaining safety and quality in a busy workshop environment. Overtime is paid at an enhanced rate.