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Mechanical Fitter (Hydraulics)

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Glasgow

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.

Desirable

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

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30

Friday: 08:00 - 13:30

Overtime

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

Package

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

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