Hydraulics Fitter in Cambridgeshire

Hydraulics Fitter

Cambridgeshire | Permanent | 40 hours per week

The ideal candidate will be practical, mechanically minded and take pride in producing high-quality work, with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit and install hydraulic systems, components, pipework, tubing and hose assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings, work instructions and technical documentation.

• Fit, connect and assemble hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, motors, manifolds, filters and associated equipment.

• Manufacture and install hydraulic hoses and pipework, ensuring correct routing, connections, support and identification.

• Carry out pressure testing and commissioning of hydraulic systems, identifying and resolving leaks, faults and performance issues.

• Diagnose hydraulic faults and undertake effective repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance activities.

• Use appropriate hand tools, power tools and hydraulic testing equipment to complete assembly and maintenance tasks safely and efficiently.

• Identify defects, investigate root causes and implement corrective actions to maintain high standards of quality and reliability.

Skills & Experience

• Proven practical experience working with hydraulic systems, components and fluid power principles.

• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Competent in hydraulic assembly, fitting, hose manufacture and pipework installation.

• Experience fitting and connecting hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, motors and associated components.

• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools and appropriate hydraulic testing equipment.

• Experience carrying out hydraulic pressure testing, system commissioning, fault-finding and troubleshooting.

• Good understanding of hydraulic system maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance practices.

• Knowledge of safe working practices, risk assessments and relevant engineering standards.

• Ability to identify defects, diagnose faults and implement effective corrective solutions.

• Demonstrable experience in a hydraulic fitting, assembly or maintenance role.

• Additional hydraulic, fluid power or engineering-related training and accreditations would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

Interested?

If you're an experienced Hydraulics Fitter looking for a hands-on engineering role where you can put your technical skills to use, take ownership of your work and contribute to the delivery of high-quality hydraulic systems, we'd love to hear from you.