Mechanical Fitter (Hydraulics)

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering organisation in the Glasgow area for a Hydraulic Engineer / Mechanical Fitter. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy engineering team working across a diverse range of marine and industrial projects.

The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical fitting background, experience working with hydraulic systems, and be comfortable supporting projects across multiple sites. This role offers varied work, excellent overtime opportunities and long-term career development within a growing engineering business.

Due to the nature of some projects, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

• Install, maintain and repair hydraulic systems and components in line with industry standards.
• Carry out fault finding, diagnostics, root cause analysis and repairs on hydraulic equipment.
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Assist with the testing, commissioning and validation of hydraulic systems.
• Prepare technical reports and maintenance documentation as required.
• Work closely with engineering and project teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Support marine and industrial maintenance, installation and repair activities.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company quality standards.

• Proven experience within hydraulic engineering, mechanical fitting or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and hands-on fitting experience.
• Experience working with hydraulic systems, including installation, maintenance and fault finding.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
• Ability to work across multiple sites and projects when required.

• Marine engineering experience.
• Industrial, manufacturing or heavy engineering background.
• Previous experience commissioning hydraulic systems.

Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30

Friday: 08:00 - 13:30

• Monday to Saturday: Time and a Half (1.5x)
• Sunday: Double Time (2x)
• Overtime paid after completion of the standard working week.

• Salary circa £40,000, dependent on experience.
• Excellent overtime earning potential.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of marine and industrial engineering projects.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

If you are a skilled Mechanical fitter with a hydraulics background looking for an exciting new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team in Glasgow!