Hydraulic Fitter
13 days ago
Heckmondwike
Mechanical Fitter / Hydraulic TechnicianUK-based (Workshop + Site Travel)£35,000 - £38,000 + Overtime (1.5x)Full-time | 38 hours | Day shifts | Flexible hours We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering client specialising in hydraulic systems and mechanical assemblies. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Fitter or Hydraulic Technician to join a growing team, working both in-house and on customer sites across the UK (with occasional international travel). The Role This is a varied, hands-on position involving the assembly, installation, testing, and maintenance of hydraulic and mechanical systems. Key responsibilities include: • Assembly and testing of hydraulic power units (HPUs), cylinders, manifolds, and associated pipework, • Conducting quality checks to ensure systems meet technical and safety standards, • Supporting factory acceptance testing (FAT) and preparing equipment for dispatch, • Installation of mechanical and hydraulic systems at customer sites, • Fitting components such as motors, gearboxes, and bearings to specification, • Carrying out hydraulic flushing, pressure testing, and commissioning, • Fault finding, root cause analysis, and ongoing servicing work, • Performing both reactive and planned maintenance, • Producing detailed service and installation reports Essential: • Mechanical apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent), • Practical experience with hydraulic systems, • Solid understanding of hydraulic principles, • Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, • Willingness to travel for site-based workWhat's on Offer, • Competitive salary of £35,000 - £38,000, • Overtime paid at 1.5x, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Company pension, life assurance, and health benefits, • Structured training and induction programme, • Clear progression pathway based on performance If you are an experienced Hydraulic Fitter looking for your next opportunity, please apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Email: Direct Line: