Hydraulic Engineer

JMB29 - Hydraulic Engineer

Location: Avonmouth, Bristol

Salary: From £40,000 + DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00

Benefits: Overtime opportunities, career progression, varied project work, long-term career prospects

Overview
We are looking for an experienced Hydraulic Engineer to join a growing and well-established engineering business based in Avonmouth, Bristol.

This role involves the design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of hydraulic systems within industrial and manufacturing environments. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering teams, delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse range of projects.

The position is ideally suited to engineers with experience in hydraulic systems, heavy engineering, manufacturing, process industries, or industrial maintenance environments.

Former Armed Forces personnel are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly those with transferable mechanical, hydraulic, or engineering experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering organisation offering technical variety, career progression, and long-term stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop hydraulic systems and associated components
• Diagnose and resolve hydraulic faults on industrial machinery and equipment
• Carry out hydraulic calculations, system testing, and performance analysis
• Support installation, commissioning, and refurbishment projects
• Produce technical documentation, drawings, and reports
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal engineering teams
• Provide technical support during project delivery and maintenance activities
• Ensure all work complies with relevant health and safety standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices

Candidate Requirements (Essential)

• HNC/HND, Apprenticeship, or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience working with hydraulic systems in industrial, manufacturing, process, or heavy engineering environments
• Strong understanding of hydraulic circuits, pumps, valves, cylinders, and power packs
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and engineering drawings
• Proven fault-finding and diagnostic experience
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Experience with electro-hydraulic control systems
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation
• Experience within manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, aggregates, or industrial sectors
• IOSH or other relevant health and safety qualifications
• Military engineering background
• Experience supporting installation and commissioning projects

What's on Offer?

• Starting salary from £40,000+ depending on experience
• Overtime opportunities available
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Diverse and technically challenging projects
• Supportive engineering team and management structure
• Long-term stability within a growing engineering business

If you're an experienced Hydraulic Engineer seeking a rewarding role with technical variety, career progression, and long-term stability, we'd like to hear from you.