Hydraulic Instrument Technician
1 day ago
Norwich
Hydraulic Instrument Technician Workshop Based Role focus: Mechanical service, repairs, and testing Location: Wymondham Are you an experienced hydraulic technician with a passion for precision engineering, hands-on mechanical work, and solving complex technical challenges? Were looking for someone who thrives in a workshop environment, enjoys fault-finding, and takes pride in delivering high-quality hydraulic system repairs and builds. About the Role Based in our dedicated Hydraulic Service Bay, youll carry out the maintenance, repair, testing, and assembly of small hydraulic control systems used across the oil and gas industry. Your work will play a key role in extending the operational life of our customers well head control equipment. Typical activities include: • Diagnosing faults on hydraulic control systems and preparing repair scopes, • Replacing components, performing mechanical repairs, and conducting full functional testing, • Building and testing new or refurbished hydraulic control systems, • Completing all documentation and certification to industry standards, • Competitive salary with overtime opportunities, • 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, • Paid sick leave, • Comprehensive benefits package including:, • 7% matched pension contribution, • Life assurance, • Employee assistance programme, • Referral scheme, • High street discounts, • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Discounts on Johnson Controls products, • Extensive on-the-job and cross-training opportunities, • Supportive, collaborative team culture, • Access to business resource groups Youll have experience in the manufacture, assembly, and testing of systems such as: • Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs), • Well Head Control Panels (WHCPs), • Topside Termination Units (TUTUs), • Chemical Injection packages, • Identifying, installing, and assembling hydraulic components, • Fault-finding and modifying existing hydraulic systems, • Reading and interpreting P&IDs, GA drawings, parts lists, and test procedures, • Working with instrument tubing and twin-ferrule systems (Swagelok, Parker, Gyrolok/Hoke), • Medium and high-pressure cone & thread systems (Autoclave, Butech), • Pipework manufacture, including NPT threading, • Pressure testing of tube and pipe systems, • Hydraulic flushing and cleanliness sampling (SAE AS4059, NAS 1638), • Instrument testing and calibration (PRVs, transmitters, switches, gauges), • Safe setup and operation of hydraulic test rigs, • General workshop machining and fabrication Were seeking someone who: • Works effectively within a team and communicates well with colleagues and customers, • Is proactive, organised, and committed to high-quality workmanship, • Can occasionally travel for on-site work when required Ideal candidates will have: • A Mechanical Craft or Technician Apprenticeship, • Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Fitting & Assembly), • Swagelok / Parker / Hoke twin-ferrule systems, • Autoclave / Butech high-pressure systems, • ecITB SBT01 & SBT02, • PAMAS contamination control, • Forklift Truck licence, • First Aid at Work This is an excellent opportunity to work in a specialist engineering environment where your expertise directly contributes to the reliability and safety of critical oil and gas systems. Youll work on varied, technically challenging projects, be supported by a knowledgeable team, and continue developing your skills in hydraulic instrumentation. #LI-NT1 #LI-Onsite #RMDFL JBRP1_UKTJ