Hydraulic Technician (UK)

Motive Offshore Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine equipment company is seeking a Hydraulic Technician in Aberdeen City to inspect, repair, and test hydraulic equipment. The role demands significant experience and proficiency in hydraulic fault finding. Join a team that values inclusivity and collaborative culture, and enjoy substantial career development opportunities in a global setting.

Benefits

34 days holiday per annum

Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Long Service Awards

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a hydraulic technician role is essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Understanding of hydraulic systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and assemble hydraulic equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Skills

Hydraulic fault finding & diagnosis

Time management

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Proficient in stainless steel tube bending

Education

HNC in engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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Full Time

Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….

People.

Planet.

Product.

Motive Offshore Group specialises in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting equipment and are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative and multisector solutions and we require highly skilled individuals, like you, to come and be part of our journey.

We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, in particular with the low carbon and energy transition areas. We aim to assist our clients and suppliers to join us as we move into the more sustainable world.

Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.

About the role

Hours: Full-time

The Hydraulic Technician will inspect, repair, assemble and test hydraulic equipment as required in accordance with company procedures. They will undertake a variety of tasks that involve the manufacture and maintenance of hydraulic systems. The post holder will ensure products are manufactured efficiently, within the allocated delivery schedule as per operational planner and ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant Health and Safety guidelines.

As a Hydraulic Technician for Motive, you'll become part of a team that has a significant impact on what we do as a business globally. The work you do ensures our Equipment runs safely and the key responsibilities you will have every day will see you become involved in some key projects for our clients. We believe the way we work and the variety of services we provide will keep you challenged and see you develop, consistently

About the team

As a part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll become part of a hardworking, and skilled team who are always working to high standards and specifications. You will be supported by our Hydraulic Chargehand, and have a team of skilled Hydraulic Technicians working alongside you, whose goal, much like your own, will be to enable a quick and safe turn-around of equipment.

And you’ll be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and globally that want to play their part in the growth of the business and support each other daily to create a positive, values driven and hard-working professional environment.

Responsibilities

People

• Adopting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
• Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
• Liaising and building relationship with the client whilst at the worksite.

Planet

• Adhere to and promote Motive's sustainability initiatives, contributing to Net Zero objectives
• HSEQ – compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, and the company’s management system.
• Adherence to client safe working practices and quality assurance systems
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Product

• Assist with troubleshooting on, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Inspect and overhaul valves, motors, pumps and other hydraulic components.
• Continually demonstrate safe operation of hydraulic test equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping in workshop. Ensure all work areas are clean and tidy including company transport.
• Safe operation of machinery, hand tools, lifting equipment and ensure job materials and equipment are correctly used.
• Learn to understand assembly drawings complete with bills of material and hydraulic schematics.
• Report any problems that have occurred or any questions that you may have to the Production Manager.

Required skills / knowledge

• Time served/significant experience in a hydraulic technician role.
• Proficient in stainless steel tube bending is desirable.
• Hydraulic fault finding & diagnosis would be advantageous.
• HNC (or equivalent) in engineering trade or relevant trade experience.
• Good time management.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Understanding of processes.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and confident.

What we can offer you

Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. We work globally, so you will have colleagues based not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, Taiwan, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to playing your part and working with people who support clients and projects across multiple countries across the world.

We’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen staff start as school leavers & work their way to senior positions, seen people relocate to other parts of the world with the company and have seen many of our people develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps continuously improve and us carry out the work we provide.

Alongside this, you'll get:

• 34 days holiday per annum
• Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Motive Retail Discount/Reward Scheme*
• Electric Car Scheme*
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Reduced membership of Costco card
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...

How to Apply & what happens next

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