Hydraulic Technician

Hydraulic Technician

Location: Lincolnshire 

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Hydraulic Hose Technician to join our team. This is a practical, customer-facing role centred on the manufacture, assembly, and supply of hydraulic hose and fittings to specification. The successful candidate will have a solid working knowledge of hydraulic hose products and assembly techniques, with the ability to work accurately and efficiently in a busy depot environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble hydraulic hose assemblies to customer specification, including cutting, crimping, and fitting of hoses and end fittings across a range of pressure ratings and standards.
• Identify and select the correct hose, fittings, and adaptors from stock using catalogues, cross-reference guides, and technical knowledge.
• Operate hose crimping machinery safely and accurately, maintaining tooling and dies in good working order.
• Provide counter sales support, advising customers on hose selection, routing, and specifications — in person and over the phone.
• Assist with same-day and emergency breakdown hose replacement, including site visits where required.
• Carry out pressure testing of completed hose assemblies in line with relevant standards and quality procedures.
• Accurately complete job cards, works orders, and delivery documentation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in hydraulic hose assembly and manufacture, including cutting and crimping.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic hose types, pressure ratings, end fittings, and industry standards (e.g. SAE, DIN, BSP).
• Ability to identify and cross-reference hose and fitting specifications from technical catalogues.
• Experience operating hose crimping equipment.
• Good customer service and communication skills, comfortable in a counter sales environment.
• Methodical approach with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with a hydraulic hose distributor or depot environment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic fittings and adaptors across multiple thread forms (BSP, JIC, ORFS, Metric).
• Familiarity with brands such as Parker, Gates, Manuli, Alfagomma, or Stauff.
• Experience with mobile plant, agricultural, or construction machinery hydraulics.
• NVQ or equivalent qualification in fluid power, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Forklift licence.
• Experience using stock management or ERP systems.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to manage your own workload effectively.
• A team player willing to support colleagues across the depot.
• Customer focused with a professional approach to all stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time position based at our Grantham depot.
• Supportive team environment with an established and reputable business.
• Opportunity to develop your skills across a broad range of hydraulic applications.