Hydraulic Engineer

Hydraulic Engineer – Refuse Vehicles

Location: Leyland
Salary: £18.00 - £21.00 per hour (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday | Day Shift | circa 8:00am Starts - flexible
Overtime: Enghanced rates

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing commercial vehicle engineering business based in Leyland. Our client is a recognised specialist in the maintenance, servicing and repair of municipal and refuse collection vehicles, providing high-quality engineering solutions to customers across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Hydraulic Engineer to join a professional workshop, offering £18.00 - £21.00 per hour, a Monday to Friday day shift, regular overtime paid at time and a half, and excellent long-term career prospects.

Key Responsibilities

* Diagnose and repair hydraulic faults on refuse collection vehicles.

* Service and replace hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves, hoses and associated components.

* Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.

* Read and interpret hydraulic schematics and technical drawings.

* Complete mechanical repairs where required.

* Ensure all work is carried out to a high standard and in line with health and safety procedures.

* Maintain accurate service and repair documentation.

What We're Looking For

* Proven experience working with hydraulic systems.

* Experience working on refuse vehicles, HGVs, municipal vehicles, plant machinery or other heavy equipment is advantageous.

* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

* Good mechanical engineering knowledge.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.

* Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

What's On Offer

* £18.00 - £21.00 per hour, depending on experience.

* Monday to Friday working pattern.

* 8:00am starts.

* Overtime paid at time and a half.

* 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

* Two paid 15-minute breaks each day.

* Permanent, full-time position.

* Stable workload with long-term career opportunities.

* Modern workshop with a supportive engineering team.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Hydraulic Engineer/Plant Fitter, please apply today
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed