Senior Hydraulic Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hydraulic solutions is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer based in Peterborough. This role requires extensive knowledge of hydraulic systems and machinery, with responsibilities including fault finding, power unit build, and commissioning of equipment. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience and relevant qualifications in hydraulics or mechanical engineering.

Benefits

Company pension

Competitive salary

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience on hydraulic systems.
• Cetop IH2 minimum certification, IH3 preferable.
• Experience in hydraulic power pack build.
• Ability to read technical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning hydraulic powered equipment.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting of hydraulic systems.
• Building and maintaining hydraulic power units.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Diploma or degree in Mechanical or Hydraulic Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Full Job Description

MUST RESIDE IN COMMUTING DISTANCE OF PETERBOROUGH UK

The requirement is for a knowledgeable hands on Hydraulics Engineer with experience in power unit build, fault finding and commissioning hydraulic powered equipment.

You must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of hydraulic powered machinery including pumps, manifolds, valves, pipework systems and controls.

The candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience on Hydraulics systems, hold formal qualifications and be conversant with current hydraulic requirements on hydraulic control systems.

Key requirements:

-Cetop IH2 minimum, IH3 preferable (or similar MH2/MH3)

-Engineering experience with expertise in hydraulics & Electrics

-Experience in hydraulic power pack build

-Experience in industrial, marine, mobile, or offshore hydraulics.

-Ability to read technical schematics and interpret hydraulic circuit diagrams.

-Some experience in fabrication/welding

-Excellent interpersonal and time management skills

-Good troubleshooting and mechanical skills.

-Full UK driving license

Advantageous Qualifications:

-Diploma or degree in Mechanical or Hydraulic Engineering.

-Stage 2 Proportional Hydraulics

-Stage 2 Accumulator competence

Position – Senior Hydraulic Engineer

Salary – Negotiable depending on experience

Shift – Monday – Friday 7:30 – 4:00

Benefits

-Company pension

-Competitive salary

-Private healthcare

-Cycle to work scheme