Lead Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is recruiting a Lead Hydraulic Engineer for a full-time, permanent role in Burton on Trent. The position covers maintenance, servicing, repair, manufacture, installation and commissioning of hydraulic equipment, onsite at customer premises and in the company workshop.

Salary is £30-38,000 per annum DOE, with overtime. Typical hours are 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break. Overtime is possible with prior approval.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in a mechanical or hydraulic discipline.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, hydraulic systems and engineering processes.
• Excellent technical, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literate, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, servicing and breakdown repairs of hydraulic equipment.
• Manufacture new hydraulic systems and machines, including cylinder refurbishments.
• Support installation, commissioning, field troubleshooting and fault‑finding activities.
• Provide technical advice to customers on the operation and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Prepare service, technical and job reports on product or customer issues when required.
• Provide telephone technical support to customers as needed.
• Offer technical direction, leadership and support to the engineering team.
• Contribute to the design and development of new products, services and features.
• Ensure engineering processes are followed, and product and service quality is maintained.
• Order materials and parts in a timely and organised manner to support smooth job progress.
• Train and mentor service personnel through formal instruction and practical onsite training.
• Attend project meetings and communicate updates to relevant team members.
• Maintain accurate records, complete service reports and submit timesheets in line with company policy.
• Observe and promote basic health and safety procedures in the workshop and on customer sites.

Skills

Engineering principles

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostic skills

MS Office

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in a mechanical or hydraulic discipline

Job description

We are recruiting for a Lead Hydraulic Engineer on a full time and permanent basis in Burton on Trent.

Salary: £30-38,000 per annum DOE (plus overtime)

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
• 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day
• Onsite or offsite work as required
• Reasonable overtime may be required and must be approved by the line manager before being worked

About the Role

The Lead Hydraulic Engineer role is a hands‑on position involving the maintenance, servicing, repair, manufacture, installation and commissioning of hydraulic equipment and systems, both onsite at customer premises and within the company workshop.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, servicing and breakdown repairs of hydraulic equipment.
• Manufacture new hydraulic systems and machines, including cylinder refurbishments.
• Support installation, commissioning, field troubleshooting and fault‑finding activities.
• Provide technical advice to customers on the operation and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Prepare service, technical and job reports on product or customer issues when required.
• Provide telephone technical support to customers as needed.
• Offer technical direction, leadership and support to the engineering team.
• Contribute to the design and development of new products, services and features.
• Ensure engineering processes are followed, and product and service quality is maintained.
• Order materials and parts in a timely and organised manner to support smooth job progress.
• Train and mentor service personnel through formal instruction and practical onsite training.
• Attend project meetings and communicate updates to relevant team members.
• Maintain accurate records, complete service reports and submit timesheets in line with company policy.
• Observe and promote basic health and safety procedures in the workshop and on customer sites.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Recognised apprenticeship in a mechanical or hydraulic discipline.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, hydraulic systems and engineering processes.
• Excellent technical, diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Computer literate, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience managing, supervising or leading an engineering team is desirable.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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