Hydraulic Service Engineer

Job Description:

Starting Salary of £45k will be increased to £55k after successful probationary period.

Are you an experienced engineer with a strong understanding of both electrical systems and hydraulics?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established heavy plant machinery business that is looking to strengthen its Service Engineering team with a skilled Electrical & Hydraulic Service Engineer.

This is a field-based role offering extensive training, excellent earning potential, and the opportunity to work on specialist equipment across the UK.

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The Role

Following a comprehensive one-month training programme on the company's machinery, you will become a key member of the service team, travelling throughout the UK to diagnose, repair, and maintain a range of heavy plant equipment.

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Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• Flexible working hours
• 40 hours per week
• Start any time from 6:00am, provided contracted hours are completed
• Overtime available and standard rate

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You will be responsible for:

• Diagnosing electrical and hydraulic faults on specialist machinery.
• Interpreting PLC fault codes and using technical drawings to identify and rectify faults.
• Reading and understanding hydraulic schematics.
• Identifying and troubleshooting hydraulic components including valves, pumps, motors, cylinders, and associated systems.
• Carrying out repairs, servicing, and maintenance work both on customer sites and in the field.
• Providing technical support and ensuring machinery is returned to full operational condition.

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What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Strong electrical fault-finding experience.
• A solid understanding of PLC systems and fault code diagnostics.
• The ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong hydraulic knowledge with the ability to read and understand hydraulic schematics.
• A thorough understanding of hydraulic symbols and components including valves, pumps, motors, and associated systems.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

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Highly Desirable Skills:

Experience working on: Granulators, Compact Balers and Shears

Candidates from a recycling, waste management, heavy plant, or material handling background will be highly regarded.

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Training & Development

The successful candidate will receive:

• One month of structured training on the company's machinery and systems.
• Ongoing technical support and development.
• The opportunity to become a recognised specialist within a growing sector.

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What's on Offer?

• Company vehicle
• Fuel card
• Company credit card for all business expenses
• Fully expensed travel and accommodation when overnight stays are required
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Flexible start times from 6:00am onwards
• 40-hour working week
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Long-term career progression opportunities

If you're an engineer who thrives on fault-finding, enjoys travelling, and has the electrical and hydraulic expertise to keep complex machinery operating at its best, we'd love to hear from you.

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