Senior Hydraulic Technician

My client is a UK based, home grown company that are involved within Hydraulic engineering across over 50 countries around the world. Due to such popularity within the hydraulic industry my client is working tirelessly to ensure they provide the very best services ranging from design to supplies inclusive of service maintenance in order to maintain their high standards they need Senior Technicians. They are looking for a Senior Technician to join their team and work closely with new and existing clients on exciting projects.

Senior Hydraulic Technician

Head Office Location: Middlesbrough

Competitive Salary (DOE) – 25 days holiday plus BH, Overtime, Site uplift payment, phone allowance, death in service, healthcare, and pension scheme.

37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Trace Hydraulic Systems and produces sketches of basic circuits.
• Drive and promote the company mission, values and vision.
• Determine correct test procedures from hydraulic circuits.
• Produce Technical reports.
• Carry out Hydraulic equipment assessments for repairs, modifications and replacements when needed.
• Lead site activities including pressure testing and flushing techniques.
• Attend site to carry out fault finding, repairs and maintenance of hydraulic equipment.
• Commissioning and maintenance/fault finding of open loop hydraulic systems.
• Disassemble, inspect and repair then produces reports of all work completed on Hydraulic Systems.
• Lead on site teams taking the role as my clients representative where required.
• Basic machining, drillings, cutting and grinding.
• Ensure the use of the company ERP system for all project activity.
• Carry out all work in a professional manner.
• Assist with training and development including mentoring.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships ensuring the clients expectations are met at all times.

To apply you MUST have or hold:

• 5 years’ experience in an engineering workshop role.
• 5 years’ experience working within Hydraulics.
• Level 3 Technical Qualification (BTEC or ONC)
• A desire to learn.
• Level 1 Hydraulics Qualification.
• Hydraulic design knowledge inclusive of parts, materials and equipment.
• Experience of working and leading a small team of up to 5 people.
• An awareness of marine systems including crane, winches and shore side support.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair systems and components.
• Liaise professionally with clients and colleagues of all levels.
• Be able to read and fully understand Hydraulic Systems.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

This opportunity is for a Service Technician to join a company that are actively looking to grow and are willing to assist with their employer’s professional progression.

If you are interested in this new and exciting position then call Tom Brocklehurst on the listed number or ideally email with your current CV.