Hydraulic Technician

Job Title: Hydraulic Technician 

Salary: up to £38,000

Location: Gateshead

Holidays: 28 days

About the Role: Hydraulic Technician

Heels & Brogues are working with a top client seeking a Hydraulic Technician to be the heart of our meticulous work in fabricating, assembling, testing, and commissioning hydraulic systems. Not just in our workshop, but also on our customer’s sites, following our standards or custom specs. As a Hydraulic Technician, you’ll find a world of opportunity awaiting you.

Your Role in a Nutshell:

• Mechanical assembly of systems against drawings.
• Setting of pressure control components.
• Setting of flow control components.
• Setting of variable displacement pumps, pressure, displacement, and torque.
• Testing and commissioning of systems.
• Bending of rigid tube from small bore to 2” nominal bore.
• Manufacture of hose assemblies.
• Flushing of hose assemblies, pipework, and complete systems.
• Pressure testing of hose assemblies and pipework.
• Mild steel and stainless-steel fabrication using MIG/MAG and TIG.
• Tacking and welding of mild steel and stainless-steel pipework up to 3” nominal bore.
• Replacement of components on hydraulic systems.

What You’ll Love About Us:

Immediate engagement in key projects that shape our company’s future.

Collaborate with a close-knit, diverse team that values high engineering standards and job satisfaction.

Experience the thrill of working on a range of projects, both big and small, that keep things interesting.

Enjoy occasional opportunities to travel and work on sites across the UK and even Europe as a Hydraulic Technician.

Who We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Strong grip on hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical/control systems. (3years experience)
• A natural at keeping safety in focus for yourself and your teammates.
• Ability to decipher mechanical drawings and hydraulic schematics.
• Skilled in crafting rigid pipework and hose assemblies.
• Hold a full driving license.
• Know your way around maintaining hydraulic systems and machinery.

If you’re ready to dive into the world of hydraulic engineering, embracing detail-oriented challenges and driving results, send in your application now. Your journey to a rewarding role starts here as a Hydraulic Technician.