Hydraulics Fitter: Assembly, Test & Commission

ARCA Consulting Ltd; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCA Consulting Ltd is partnering with a specialist engineering business in Cambridgeshire to recruit an experienced Hydraulics Fitter / Hydraulics Technician based in Newmarket.

You will be responsible for assembly, installation, testing and maintenance of hydraulic systems and components, working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality and Procurement teams to ensure safe, reliable and on-spec equipment delivery.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with hydraulic systems, components and fluid-power equipment.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics and engineering drawings.
• Experience in hydraulic assembly, fitting, hose manufacture and pipework installation.
• Comfort with hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders and manifolds.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install hydraulic systems, components, pipework, tubing and hose assemblies in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings, work instructions and technical specifications.
• Fit and connect hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, motors, manifolds and associated equipment.
• Manufacture and install hydraulic hoses and pipework, ensuring correct routing, connection, support and identification.
• Pressure-test and commission hydraulic systems, identifying and rectifying leaks, faults and performance issues.
• Diagnose hydraulic faults and carry out repair, servicing and preventative maintenance activities.
• Identify defects, investigate root causes and undertake effective corrective work.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, housekeeping and tool/equipment control within the workshop.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality and Procurement teams to resolve technical issues and support on-time delivery.
• Work safely and in accordance with relevant engineering standards, procedures and risk assessments.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Schematics reading

Pipework installation

Fault finding

Hand tools

Education

Engineering qualification (preferably) or practical experience

Tools

Hydraulic test equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

ARCA Consulting Ltd is partnering with a specialist engineering business in Cambridgeshire to recruit an experienced Hydraulics Fitter / Hydraulics Technician based in Newmarket.

You will be responsible for assembly, installation, testing and maintenance of hydraulic systems and components, working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality and Procurement teams to ensure safe, reliable and on-spec equipment delivery.