Hydraulic Fitter

HR GO Driving; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Hydraulic Fitter to join their team. In this role, you will inspect, service, and maintain hydraulic equipment, ensuring high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong hydraulic system knowledge, a valid driving license, and a commitment to safety. This position offers various employee benefits such as a salary sacrifice pension, tool hire, and life assurance. If you have a practical and positive attitude, apply now to develop your career with this market leader.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension

Free tool hire

Life assurance cover (3x salary)

Structured in-house training

Cycle to work scheme

Long service recognition

Health Shield - discounted healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and fault-finding ability.
• Valid full, clean driving licence is essential.
• Flexible and reliable with excellent timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service and repair hydraulic hire equipment.
• Support line manager in delivering customer service.
• Maintain accurate service and inspection records.

Skills

Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems

Ability to complete records accurately

Capability to use scanners and computers

Reasonable level of physical fitness

Flexible and reliable

Valid full, clean driving licence

Knowledge of shoring commercial operations

Experience in construction or civil engineering

Job description

Job Title: Hydraulic Fitter
Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Our client is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support, supplying specialist equipment to customers worldwide. We are looking for a skilled and hands-on Hydraulic Fitter to join our busy depot team.

In this role, you will take a key part in inspecting, servicing and maintaining Groundforce's hydraulic equipment and depot assets to the highest quality standards. You will also support your line manager in delivering excellent customer service and ensuring all depot activities are carried out safely, efficiently and accurately, in line with company policies and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in the depot under instruction from the Depot Foreman/Leading Hand to prepare hydraulic equipment ready for hire
• Liaise with your line manager to understand customer requirements and ensure the highest level of service is maintained
• Inspect, service and repair hydraulic hire equipment and depot assets in line with your competency level and company procedures
• Attend breakdowns of Groundforce hydraulic equipment on customer sites to inspect, service and repair where safe and competent to do so
• Where required, inspect, service and repair other specified hire equipment and depot assets, following company policies and processes
• Use pneumatic and electrical hand tools (full in-house training provided)
• Keep up-to-date and accurate service and inspection records at all times
• Identify and record damage and out-of-service equipment
• Drive counter-balance or multi-directional forklift trucks to load/unload vehicles and move, prepare and store equipment (training provided)
• Use a pressure washer to clean equipment
• Ensure stock levels are accurately maintained and equipment quality meets company standards
• Maintain a positive attitude towards Health, Safety and the Environment, reporting any issues to your supervisor
• Keep your working area clean, safe and tidy at all times
• Occasionally drive the depot van
• Carry out any other duties within your skills and competence as required to support the smooth running of the business.

What We're Looking For

• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and the ability to fault-find
• Ability to complete records and paperwork accurately
• Capability to use scanners, PDAs, tablets and computers
• A reasonable level of physical fitness
• Flexible, trustworthy and reliable, with excellent timekeeping
• Valid full, clean driving licence
• Knowledge of shoring commercial operations
• Experience in the construction, housing or civil engineering industries
• Knowledge of the shoring/hire industry
• Mechanical experience (advantageous but not essential)

What We Can Offer You

• Salary sacrifice pension
• Free tool hire
• Life assurance cover (3x salary)
• Learning & Development - structured in-house and external training
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• Discounts on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Health Shield - discounted healthcare cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP service
• Will Writing & Funeral Concierge Service
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline - free joining

If you're a practical, safety-conscious Hydraulic Fitter with strong hydraulic knowledge and a positive attitude, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join Groundforce and develop your career with a true market leader.