Hydraulic Engineer

Hydraulic Engineer – Refuse Vehicles

Location: Leyland
Salary: £18.00 - £21.00 per hour (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday | Day Shift | circa 8:00am Starts - flexible
Overtime: Enghanced rates 

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing commercial vehicle engineering business based in Leyland. Our client is a recognised specialist in the maintenance, servicing and repair of municipal and refuse collection vehicles, providing high-quality engineering solutions to customers across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Hydraulic Engineer to join a professional workshop, offering £18.00 - £21.00 per hour, a Monday to Friday day shift, regular overtime paid at time and a half, and excellent long-term career prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair hydraulic faults on refuse collection vehicles.
• Service and replace hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves, hoses and associated components.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics and technical drawings.
• Complete mechanical repairs where required.
• Ensure all work is carried out to a high standard and in line with health and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate service and repair documentation.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience working with hydraulic systems.
• Experience working on refuse vehicles, HGVs, municipal vehicles, plant machinery or other heavy equipment is advantageous.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

What's On Offer

• £18.00 - £21.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• 8:00am starts.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
• Two paid 15-minute breaks each day.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Stable workload with long-term career opportunities.
• Modern workshop with a supportive engineering team.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Hydraulic Engineer/Plant Fitter, please apply today!