Hydraulics Fitter

Hydraulics Fitter

Cambridgeshire | Permanent | 40 hours per week

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Hydraulics Fitter to join an established engineering and production team in Cambridgeshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Hydraulics Fitter with a strong practical understanding of hydraulic systems, components and fluid power principles to play a key role in the assembly, installation, testing and maintenance of hydraulic equipment.

The ideal candidate will be practical, mechanically minded and take pride in producing high-quality work, with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit and install hydraulic systems, components, pipework, tubing and hose assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings, work instructions and technical documentation.
• Fit, connect and assemble hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, motors, manifolds, filters and associated equipment.
• Manufacture and install hydraulic hoses and pipework, ensuring correct routing, connections, support and identification.
• Carry out pressure testing and commissioning of hydraulic systems, identifying and resolving leaks, faults and performance issues.
• Diagnose hydraulic faults and undertake effective repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance activities.
• Use appropriate hand tools, power tools and hydraulic testing equipment to complete assembly and maintenance tasks safely and efficiently.
• Identify defects, investigate root causes and implement corrective actions to maintain high standards of quality and reliability.

Skills & Experience

• Proven practical experience working with hydraulic systems, components and fluid power principles.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Competent in hydraulic assembly, fitting, hose manufacture and pipework installation.
• Experience fitting and connecting hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, motors and associated components.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools and appropriate hydraulic testing equipment.
• Experience carrying out hydraulic pressure testing, system commissioning, fault-finding and troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of hydraulic system maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of safe working practices, risk assessments and relevant engineering standards.
• Ability to identify defects, diagnose faults and implement effective corrective solutions.
• Demonstrable experience in a hydraulic fitting, assembly or maintenance role.
• Additional hydraulic, fluid power or engineering-related training and accreditations would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

Location: Cambridgeshire Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm Annual leave: 22 days, plus 8 public holidays

Interested?

If you're an experienced Hydraulics Fitter looking for a hands-on engineering role where you can put your technical skills to use, take ownership of your work and contribute to the delivery of high-quality hydraulic systems, we'd love to hear from you.

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