Hydraulics Fitter / Hydraulics Technician - Permanent or contract

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

Hydraulics Fitter / Hydraulics Technician

Location: Newmarket, Cambridgeshire

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Permanent (however, my client may consider someone on a contract basis)

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

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands-on engineer to join a technically focused organisation, where you will be responsible for the assembly, installation, testing and maintenance of hydraulic systems and components.

Working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality and Procurement teams, you will play an important role in ensuring hydraulic equipment is manufactured safely, reliably and to specification, while supporting on-time delivery.

Key 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, filters 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.

About You

You will have practical experience working with hydraulic systems, components and fluid-power equipment, with a hands-on approach to assembly, installation, testing and fault-finding.

Ideally, you will bring

• Practical experience of hydraulic systems, components and fluid-power principles.
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic schematics and engineering drawings.
• Experience in hydraulic assembly, fitting, hose manufacture and pipework installation.
• Experience working with hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, motors, manifolds and associated equipment.
• Competence using hand tools, power tools and appropriate hydraulic test equipment.
• Experience pressure-testing, commissioning and fault-finding hydraulic systems.
• Good understanding of safe working practices, risk assessment and relevant engineering standards.
• Ability to diagnose faults, identify root causes and carry out effective repairs.
• Good communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively to production schedules and delivery requirements.

A relevant engineering qualification would be advantageous, although proven practical experience in hydraulics will also be considered.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be practical, mechanically minded and take pride in delivering high-quality engineering work.

You'll be someone who

• Takes a hands-on and solutions-focused approach.
• Is safety-conscious and committed to quality.
• Plans ahead and remains focused on the end result.
• Has a positive "can do, will do" approach.
• Is reliable, disciplined and takes ownership of their work.
• Is proactive when identifying and resolving technical problems.
• Remains calm and logical when fault-finding and working to deadlines.
• Works collaboratively with engineering and production colleagues.
• Is flexible, adaptable and keen to develop their technical skills.
• Takes pride in delivering work to a high standard, safely and on time.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Hydraulics Fitter / Hydraulics Technician looking for a stable, hands-on engineering role within a specialist and technically focused environment.