Job role: Hydraulics Fitter.
Location: Near Burton.
Working Hours: 44 hours per week.
Shift Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Contract: 6 months plus.
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Hydraulics Fitter to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overhaul and testing of a wide range of hydraulic products, including pumps, motors, valves, power units, and high-pressure hydraulic tooling such as press equipment. This role requires precision, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform fault-finding down to the component level, using test results to identify failures.
- Precisely assemble and test hydraulic pumps, motors, servo valves, manifolds, and hydraulic actuators for both OE and aftermarket products.
- Inspect incoming components for defects and imperfections.
- Test assembled products to meet the strict criteria required within the rail sector.
- Conduct quality inspections at all stages of the assembly process.
- Create and complete technical documentation and procedures.
- Work within clean room environments to maintain high standards.
- Assist in the stores area as required.
- Maintain and preserve all company tools and equipment in your care.
- Mentor trainees and apprentices when applicable.
- Support and participate in 5S activities.
- Report any near misses and ensure waste is disposed of correctly.
- Report any issues or problems with jobs to the line manager.
- Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental instructions and requirements.
- Take on any other reasonable responsibilities or tasks within your skills and abilities.
- Comply with all company and statutory Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental, and Personnel policies and procedures.
Person Specification:
Qualifications and Experience:
- Recognized engineering qualification required.
- Good understanding of mathematics.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulics and experience in accurately assembling and testing a wide range of hydraulic products.
- Experience with cleanliness requirements in hydraulics and safety precautions in pressure testing.
- Solid understanding of general engineering practices, including overhauling units, measuring, component inspection, testing, and fault finding.
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Good hand skills for working in an engineering workshop.
Key Skills and Attributes:
- Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working to tight deadlines.
- Ability to work in a physically demanding and ever-changing environment.
- Strong manual handling skills and flexibility in adapting to different tasks.