Service Engineer

Job Description

Service Engineer / Field Service Technician / Hydraulic Engineer is required to join a leading engineering manufacturer.

The successful Service Engineer / Field Service Technician / Hydraulic Engineer will provide mechanical repair servicing maintenance and installation of hydraulic systems across a range of engineering industries in the UK with a primary focus in Leeds and the Northern region including Yorkshire and Scotland. Full product training will be provided.

The Hydraulic Service Engineer / Service Engineer / Field Service Technician / Hydraulic Engineer will ideally have a mechanical service and commissioning background with exposure to hydraulic systems such as pumps valves actuators and related hydraulic components along with the ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and valve timing diagrams.

Package

• Salary: 40000 - 45000 DOE

• Company van (with personal use)

• Overtime: 1.5x standard rate double for Sundays/nights

• Pension scheme

• Career progression opportunities

• Full product training provided

Service Engineer / Field Service Technician / Hydraulic Engineer Role

• Diagnose and repair hydraulic faults including variable displacement pumps proportional valves and servo-controlled components.

• Perform installations rebuilds and maintenance of hydraulic systems to OEM standards.

• Troubleshoot and interpret hydraulic schematics and valve timing.

• Complete service documentation and customer orders including job sheets and inspection reports.

• Assist with larger projects on the shop floor when required.

• Field-based role covering the UK with the candidate based in Leeds

Hydraulic Service Engineer Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is advantageous.

• Proven experience in hydraulic systems service and maintenance (preferably with exposure to pumps valves and actuators).

• Hands-on experience with hydraulic cylinder repair (preferred but not essential training provided).

• Strong fault-finding skills and mechanical aptitude.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Based around Leeds with a willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally work away from home.

• Knowledge of hydraulic systems fluid mechanics and basic electrical components.