Details:
- Salary: £18 - 21 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Leyland Lancashire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Hydraulic Engineer – Refuse Vehicles
Location: Leyland
Salary: £18.00 - £21.00 per hour (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday | Day Shift | circa 8:00am Starts - flexible
Overtime: Enghanced rates
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing commercial vehicle engineering business based in Leyland. Our client is a recognised specialist in the maintenance, servicing and repair of municipal and refuse collection vehicles, providing high-quality engineering solutions to customers across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Hydraulic Engineer to join a professional workshop, offering £18.00 - £21.00 per hour, a Monday to Friday day shift, regular overtime paid at time and a half, and excellent long-term career prospects.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and repair hydraulic faults on refuse collection vehicles.
* Service and replace hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves, hoses and associated components.
* Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
* Read and interpret hydraulic schematics and technical drawings.
* Complete mechanical repairs where required.
* Ensure all work is carried out to a high standard and in line with health and safety procedures.
* Maintain accurate service and repair documentation.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience working with hydraulic systems.
* Experience working on refuse vehicles, HGVs, municipal vehicles, plant machinery or other heavy equipment is advantageous.
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
* Good mechanical engineering knowledge.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.
* Full UK Driving Licence preferred.
What's On Offer
* £18.00 - £21.00 per hour, depending on experience.
* Monday to Friday working pattern.
* 8:00am starts.
* Overtime paid at time and a half.
* 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
* Two paid 15-minute breaks each day.
* Permanent, full-time position.
* Stable workload with long-term career opportunities.
* Modern workshop with a supportive engineering team.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Hydraulic Engineer/Plant Fitter, please apply today