Hydraulic Service Engineer - Suffolk

Top10usa; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hydraulic services provider in the UK is seeking a Hydraulic Service Engineer for a customer-facing, hands-on role. You will be responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of hydraulic systems, providing technical support and ensuring compliance with HSE regulations. The ideal candidate possesses strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills along with an NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from £30,250 to £40,000, with additional benefits.

Benefits

Overtime

Company van

Pension

Mobile

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and fluid mechanics.
• Full understanding of HSE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback for system improvements.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic faults.
• Conduct system tests to ensure HSE compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Mechanical skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 – Mechanical Engineering or similar

Job description

Hydraulic Service Engineer – Suffolk

My client is an established, well-known company within the hydraulic industry. With over 50 years trading history they specialise in providing a multi‑service model to their clients across the hydraulic sector – being able to design, manufacture, service and install hydraulic systems. Due to growth, they are looking to add a driven Hydraulic Field Service Engineer to their successful engineering team. As a Hydraulic Field Service Engineer you will be responsible for installation, maintenance and repairs of hydraulic systems across various environments. This is a field‑based, customer‑facing, hands‑on role, with plenty of problem solving.

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk County

Salary: £30,250 – £40,000 DOE – overtime, van, pension, mobile. (Salary increases after probation)

Schedule: Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback to engineering teams for system improvements.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic faults.
• Assemble and service hydraulic hoses, pumps, valves and cylinders.
• Provide technical support to clients to explain issues, solutions and further preventative measures.
• Ensure all documentation is complete correctly.
• Maintain van – ensuring stock levels are high and it is presentable/clean.
• Conduct system tests to ensure HSE and performance levels are hit.

Qualifications

• Full understanding of HSE.
• NVQ Level 3 – Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, fluid mechanics and basic electrical components.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• A desire to learn.
• Strong communications skills both written and verbally.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair systems and components.
• Liaise professionally with clients and colleagues of all levels.
• Full UK driving licence.

Contact

If you are interested in this new and exciting position, then call Tom Brocklehurst on the listed number or ideally email with your current CV.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Machinery Manufacturing

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