Hydraulic Fitter: Diagnostics, Repair & Commissioning

Greys Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Greys Recruitment is seeking a qualified Fitter with a Red Seal Trade Test to assemble, maintain and fault-find on hydraulic systems in both industrial and mobile applications, based in Port Elizabeth / Uitenhage, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate has a Post‑Matric qualification (N3), can read hydraulic drawings, and understands hydraulic and mechanical fault-finding.

Strong customer service, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure are essential, with overtime and travel as required.

Qualifications

• Post-Matric qualification (N3) and Red Seal Trade Test required.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic drawings and schematics.
• Experience with hydraulic systems is preferred.
• Strong customer-service orientation and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation.
• Perform diagnostic tests to ensure safe operation.
• Fault-find on hydraulic systems.
• Repair and replace components as required.
• Commission hydraulic systems and read circuits.
• Provide technical support and teamwork under pressure.
• Travel and standby duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Education

N3

Red Seal Trade Test

Job description

Greys Recruitment is seeking a qualified Fitter with a Red Seal Trade Test to assemble, maintain and fault-find on hydraulic systems in both industrial and mobile applications, based in Port Elizabeth / Uitenhage, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate has a Post‑Matric qualification (N3), can read hydraulic drawings, and understands hydraulic and mechanical fault-finding.

Strong customer service, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure are essential, with overtime and travel as required.