Hydraulics Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Hydraulic Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves the installation, commissioning, and repair of hydraulic systems, along with troubleshooting and diagnostics. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of hydraulic systems and components, complemented by excellent communication skills. Enjoy a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work on diverse projects across the country. If you are passionate about hydraulics and looking for a fulfilling career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Overtime pay

Vehicle provided for work

Death in service benefit

Pension scheme

Expenses paid

Own room when staying away

Qualifications

• Understanding hydraulic system drawings and components.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic piston pumps and valves.

Responsibilities

• Installation and servicing of hydraulic systems and components.
• Troubleshooting and fault finding on electro/hydraulic systems.

Skills

Hydraulic system understanding

Electrical/hydraulic system fault finding

Troubleshooting hydraulic installations

Hands-on experience with hydraulic components

Excellent communication skills

Education

ONC/HNC qualification

Mechanical apprenticeship

Job description

Hydraulic Engineer Position Overview

• Installation, commissioning, disassembly, fault finding/diagnostics, servicing, repair, retrofits, and upgrades on complete hydraulic systems (HPUs) and control systems/components.
• Calibrating flow, pressure, temperature, and positional devices and instruments, including associated control panel devices.
• Fault finding on electro/hydraulic systems.
• Stripping, assessing, and identifying hydraulic parts in need of repair from drawings/BOMs.
• Troubleshooting hydraulic installations.
• Building new projects in the factory and pipefitting.
• Repairing old items, including stripping and inspecting.
• Performing repairs around the country, usually locally, including hydraulic factory systems, presses, bridges, etc.

Hydraulic Engineer Position Requirements

• Understanding and interpreting hydraulic system drawings.
• Excellent understanding of electrical/hydraulic system drawings and components.
• Fault finding on electro/hydraulic systems with a willingness to work on a multi-skilled basis.
• Ability to strip, assess, and identify hydraulic parts in need of repair from drawings/BOMs.
• Troubleshooting hydraulic installations.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic piston pumps, pressure and flow control valves, directional control valves, check valves, double and single acting cylinders.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• ONC/HNC qualified or recognized mechanical apprenticeship or relevant industry qualifications.
• Full clean driving license.

Hydraulic Engineer Position Remuneration

• Salary: £32,000 - £35,000
• Working hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30-16:30, Friday 7:30-12:30
• Holiday package: 25 days + 8 bank holidays
• Overtime: 1.33x for first 2 hours on weekdays, then 1.5x; Saturdays 1.5x, Sundays 2x
• Vehicle provided for mobile service/installation work.
• Death in service: 3 times salary and other benefits.
• Expenses paid. Own room when staying away.
• Pension.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering various industries. We act as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. By applying, you grant us consent to process your data and contact you regarding this application and our services.